Posted: October 22nd / 9pm EST

Below is a transcript of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's address to the nation of Canada the day that a gun man killed a soldier at the War Memorial and then entered the Centre Block of the Parliament of Canada and opened fire.

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"Father in Heaven we thank You for the nation of Canada. We pray for our nation, for our peace and security. We ask that You would raise up a supernatural shield around us at this time by Your mercy and grace. We also pray for the families and loved ones of the two solders killed this week by these acts of terror. We ask that You would comfort them in this difficult time. We also pray for our Prime Minister and all those in charge of bringing security to our nation. We ask that You would give them great wisdom, discernment, presence of mind and that You would guide all of their thoughts & actions. We ask that You would guide them into making the right decisions for Canada at this juncture. Father we thank You for Your love for Canada, we bring our nation before You now and ask that You would pour out Your Spirit upon us in a special way at this time. Comfort us, shield us, lead us and guide us we pray in Jesus name. Amen."

Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the following remarks on October 22nd, 2014:

“My fellow Canadians, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil.

“Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada.

“Corporal Cirillo was killed today – murdered in cold blood – as he provided a ceremonial Honour Guard at Canada’s National War Memorial.

“That sacred place that pays tribute to those who gave their lives so that we can live in a free, democratic and safe society.

“Likewise, our thoughts and prayers remain also with the family and friends of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed earlier this week by an ISIL-inspired terrorist.

“Tonight we also pray for the speedy recovery of the others injured in these despicable attacks.

“Fellow Canadians, we have also been reminded today of the compassionate and courageous nature of so many Canadians.

“Like those private citizens and first responders who came to provide aid to Corporal Cirillo as he fought for his life.

“And of course the members of our security forces in the RCMP, the City of Ottawa Police, and in Parliament who came quickly, and at great risk to themselves, to assist those of us who were close to the attack.

“Fellow Canadians, in the days to come, we will learn more about the terrorist and any accomplices he may have had.

“But this week’s events are a grim reminder that Canada is not immune to the types of attacks we have seen elsewhere around the world.

“We are also reminded that attacks on our security personnel and our institutions of governance are, by their very nature, attacks on our country.

“On our values, on our society, on us, Canadians, as a free and democratic people who embrace human dignity for all.

“But let there be no misunderstanding.

“We will not be intimidated.

“Canada will never be intimidated.

“In fact, this will lead us to strengthen our resolve and redouble our efforts and those of our national security agencies to take all necessary steps to identify and counter threats, and keep Canada safe here at home.

“Just as it will lead us to strengthen our resolve and redouble our efforts to work with our allies around the world and fight against the terrorist organizations who brutalize those in other countries with the hope of bringing their savagery to our shores.

“They will have no safe haven.

“While today has been, without question, a difficult day, I have every confidence that Canadians will pull together with the kind of firm solidarity that has seen our country through many challenges.

“Together, we will remain vigilant against those at home or abroad who wish to harm us.

“For now, Laureen, Ben, Rachel and I join all Canadians in praying for those touched by today’s attack.

“May God bless them, and keep our land glorious and free.”

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