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Let There Be Peace on Earth
Author: Jill Jackson; Sy Miller Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #677 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth Languages: English Tune Title: WORLD PEACE
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Author: Sy Miller, 1908-1971; Jill Jackson, 1913-1995; Coco Ramos, 1951-; Winifred Sarre, 1931-2004 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #307 (2013) Topics: Peace on Earth Languages: English; French; Spanish Tune Title: WORLD PEACE
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Peace, peace on earth, the heart of man forever
Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith #450 (1875) Topics: Peace on Earth
Peace, peace on earth, the heart of man forever
O God of Love, O Power of Peace
Author: Henry Williams Baker Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #676 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O Power of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease.
The wrath of human sin restrain--
give peace, O God, give peace again!
2 Whom shall we trust, O God, but you,
where rest but on your word so true?
None ever called on you in vain--
give peace, O God, give peace again!
3 Where saints and angels dwell above,
all hearts are joined in holy love.
O bind us in that heav'nly chain--
give peace, O God, give peace again!
Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY
O God of Love, O Power of Peace
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118a (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
It came upon the midnight clear
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118b (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
It came upon the midnight clear
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Dr. Edmund Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #118c (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good-will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King!"
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The words of peace they bring:
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing!
4 O ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way,
With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
5 For lo! the days are hastening on
By prophet-bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendours fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear
God the omnipotent!
Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #679 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth First Line: God the omnipotent! Boldly ordaining Lyrics: 1 God the omnipotent! Boldly ordaining
thunder and lightning your strength to display,
bring forth compassion where violence is reigning:
give to us peace in our time, we pray.
2 God, the all-merciful! Earth has forsaken
all you make holy, and slighted your way;
bid not your wrath in its terrors awaken:
give to us peace in our time, we pray.
3 God the all-righteous one! Earth has defiled you,
yet to eternity stands what you say;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside you:
give to us peace in our time, we pray.
4 God the all-provident! By your great chastening
earth shall see freedom and truth holding sway;
through the thick darkness your reign is still hastening:
you will give peace in your time, we pray. Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the omnipotent!
"Thy Kingdom Come," on Bended Knee
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnbook #484 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
The passing ages pray;
And faithful souls have yearned to see
On earth that Kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
Not less to God belong;
And for the everlasting right
The silent stars are strong.
3 And lo! already on the hills
The flags of dawn appear;
Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
Proclaim the day is near:
4 The day in whose clear-shining light
All wrong shall stand revealed;
When justice shall be clothed with might,
And every hurt be healed.
5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
Shall walk the earth abroad;
The day of perfect righteousness,
The promised day of God.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN
"Thy Kingdom Come," on Bended Knee
Peace among Earth's Peoples
Author: Margery Stomne Selden Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #448 (2013) Meter: 10.10.9.10 Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Peace among earth's peoples is like a star Scripture: Luke 2:10-14 Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE AMONG EARTH'S PEOPLES
Peace among Earth's Peoples
God the Omnipotent!
Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Hymnal: The Hymnbook #487 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace First Line: God, the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
Thunder Thy clarion, the lightning Thy sword;
Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken
Thy ways all-holy, and slighted Thy word;
Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God the All-righteous One! man hath defied Thee;
Yet to eternity standeth Thy word;
Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the All-provident! earth by Thy chastening,
Yet shall to freedom and truth be restored;
Through the thick darkness Thy Kingdom is hastening:
Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord.
Amen. Scripture: Leviticus 26:6 Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the Omnipotent!
God Comes to Earth in Jesus, Our Brother
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #77 Meter: 10.10.10.10.8.8 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 God comes to earth in Jesus, our brother,
telling the dreams that he has for the world --
lion and lamb will lie down together,
poor ones and rich share food with each other,
and anger will cool into peace --
everywhere there will be peace.
2 Coming to earth in Jesus, our brother,
God shows the way to his dreams for the world --
people will end their conflict and warfare,
nations will turn all their weapons to plowshares,
and hatred will fade into peace --
everywhere there will be peace.
3 God, help us live like Jesus, our brother,
bringing to life your great dreams for the world --
sharing our life with each neighbor and stranger,
living in love with our brother and sister,
till all through the world there is peace --
everywhere there will be peace. Languages: English
God Comes to Earth in Jesus, Our Brother
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Author: Edmund H. Sears Hymnal: The Hymnbook #160 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven's all-gracious King":
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world:
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 And ye, beneath life's crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow,
Look now! for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing:
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing.
4 For lo, the days are hastening on,
By prophet bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Tune Title: CAROL
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author: Henry W. Baker Hymnal: The Hymnbook #483 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace,
Make wars throughout the world to cease;
The wrath of sinful man restrain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old,
The wonders that our fathers told;
Remember not our sin's dark stain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
3 Whom shall we trust but Thee, O Lord?
Where rest but on Thy faithful word?
None ever called on Thee in vain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
4 Where saints and angels dwell above,
All hearts are knit in holy love;
O bind us in that heavenly chain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Tune Title: QUEBEC
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Let Our Earth Be Peaceful
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #371 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.5 Topics: Peace on Earth Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
Let Our Earth Be Peaceful
Dona Nobis Pacem
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #188 Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Peace that no word or secret can tell Lyrics: Inner Peace:
Refrain:
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
1 Peace that no word or secret can tell,
peace deeply sure that all will be well - [Refrain]
2 Peace that knows gifting, letting things go,
peace that accepts when healing is slow - [Refrain]
3 Peace from the living waters of faith,
blessing our life, anointing our death - [Refrain]
4 Crowded and clouded, such are our days:
peace is our prayer, our purpose, our praise - [Refrain]
World Peace:
Refrain:
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
1 Peace in our worlds of hunger and hate,
peace where God's kindness governs our state - [Refrain]
2 Weapons and words demean and destroy:
teach us the peace that gives birth to joy - [Refrain]
3 Peace for all creatures, peace on earth's face,
bloodstains wiped clean by goodness and grace - [Refrain]
4 Crowded and clouded, such are our days:
peace is our prayer, our purpose, our praise - [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: LIANHUA
Dona Nobis Pacem
The Peace of the Earth (La paz de la tierra)
Author: Christine Carson, 1965- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #647 (2013) Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: The peace of the earth be with you (La paz de la tierra esté contigo) Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [La paz de la tierra este contigo]
The Peace of the Earth (La paz de la tierra)
When Will People Cease Their Fighting?
Author: Constance Cherry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #675 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 When will people cease their fighting?
When will armies wage no war,
nations conquer not their neighbor,
weapons idle, used no more?
When will guns and bombs be silent?
When will captives be set free?
All creation groans in longing
for the world's true liberty.
2 Floods and earthquakes, drought and famine
plague the world with awesome ill,
but far greater is war's horror
caused by human, stubborn will.
Blest are those who, working, praying,
purpose in their hearts to be
instruments of peace, committed
to the nations' harmony.
3 As we strive for peace with vigor,
hoping to be shown the way,
we are strengthened in the knowledge
of a future, perfect day;
for we know that deeper, richer
peace is ours when Christ shall reign:
then will all our swords be plowshares
and God's children free from pain. Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON
When Will People Cease Their Fighting?
Turn Back, O Man, Forswear Thy Foolish Ways
Author: Clifford Bax Hymnal: The Hymnbook #490 (1955) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 Turn back, O man, forswear thy foolish ways.
Old now is earth, and none may count her days,
Yet thou, her child, whose head is crowned with flame,
Still wilt not hear thine inner God proclaim—
"Turn back, O man, forswear thy foolish ways."
2 Earth might be fair and all men glad and wise.
Age after age their tragic empires rise,
Built while they dream, and in that dreaming weep:
Would man but wake from out his haunted sleep,
Earth might be fair and all men glad and wise.
3 Earth shall be fair, and all her people one:
Nor till that hour shall God's whole will be done.
Now, even now, once more from earth to sky,
Peals forth in joy man's old, undaunted cry—
"Earth shall be fair, and all her folk be one!"
Amen. Scripture: Ezekiel 18:31 Tune Title: OLD 124TH
Turn Back, O Man, Forswear Thy Foolish Ways
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #116 (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald-angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King,
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Glory to the new-born King.
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see!
Hail, the Incarnate Deity!
Pleased as Man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel,
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Glory to the new-born King.
3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace!
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Glory to the new-born King. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the herald-angels sing
Let There Be Light, Lord God of Hosts
Author: William Merrill Vories Hymnal: The Hymnbook #480 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts,
Let there be wisdom on the earth;
Let broad humanity have birth,
Let there be deeds, instead of boasts.
2 Within our passioned hearts instill
The calm that endeth strain and strife;
Make us Thy ministers of life;
Purge us from lusts that curse and kill.
3 Give us the peace of vision clear
To see our brothers' good our own,
To joy and suffer not alone—
The love that casteth out all fear.
4 Let woe and waste of warfare cease,
That useful labor yet may build
Its homes with love and laughter filled;
God, give Thy wayward children peace.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Tune Title: PENTECOST
Let There Be Light, Lord God of Hosts
O God of Every Nation
Author: William Watkins Reid Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #680 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 O God of every nation,
of every race and land,
redeem the whole creation
with your almighty hand;
where hate and fear divide us
and bitter threats are hurled,
in love and mercy guide us
and heal our strife-torn world.
2 From search for wealth and power
and scorn of truth and right,
from trust in bombs that shower
destruction through the night,
from pride of race and nation
and blindness to your way,
deliver every nation,
eternal God, we pray.
3 Keep bright in us the vision
of days when war shall cease,
when hatred and division
give way to love and peace,
till dawns the morning glorious
when truth and justice reign
and Christ shall rule victorious
o'er all the world's domain. Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
O God of Every Nation
This Is My Song
Author: Georgia Harkness; Lloyd Stone Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #722 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
This Is My Song
Peace Comes Crying (A Lament)
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #187 Meter: 7.5.7.5 D Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Peace comes crying through the world Lyrics: 1 Peace comes crying through the world,
crying for her life,
gunfire shatters silent skies,
powers plot her grief;
childrens' children march to war,
wear the badge of death -
peace comes crying through the world,
crying for her life.
2 Violence is all we know,
all we see and hear,
terror strikes and stains the earth
hand in hand with fear,
children cradled as they die,
bloodied face of war,
violence is all we know
all we see and hear.
3 Let your passion pierce our hearts,
halt us in this storm,
God whose weaponry is love,
arms that will disarm!
Never let the evil win,
drag us to its norm,
let your passion pierce our hearts,
halt us in this storm!
4 Peace comes calling at our door,
justice is her claim,
When the fruits of peace are shared,
hope and history rhyme;
never let this hope be lost!
Hell has had its time;
peace comes calling at our door,
justice is her claim.
Scripture: Luke 19:41-42 Languages: English Tune Title: ROMATA
Peace Comes Crying (A Lament)
O Lord Our God, Arise
Author: Ralph Wardlaw Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #374 (1926) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 O Lord our God, arise;
The cause of truth maintain;
And wide o'er all the peopled world
Extend her blessed reign.
2 Thou Prince of Life, arise,
Nor let Thy conquests cease;
Far spread the glory of Thy name,
And bless the earth with peace.
3 Thou, Holy Ghost, arise,
Expand Thy quickening power,
And o'er a dark and ruined world
Thy light and peace outpour.
4 All men on earth, arise,
To God the Saviour sing;
From shore to shore, from earth to heaven,
Let His high praises ring.
Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 96:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: THATCHER
O Lord Our God, Arise
Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
Author: Henry Hallam Tweedy Hymnal: The Hymnbook #485 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 Eternal God, whose power upholds
Both flower and flaming star,
To whom there is no here nor there,
No time, no near nor far,
No alien race, no foreign shore,
No child unsought, unknown:
O send us forth, Thy prophets true,
To make all lands Thine own!
2 O God of love, whose spirit wakes
In every human breast,
Whom love, and love alone, can know,
In whom all hearts find rest:
Help us to spread Thy gracious reign
Till greed and hate shall cease,
And kindness dwell in human hearts,
And all the earth find peace!
3 O God of truth, whom science seeks
And reverent souls adore,
Who lightest every earnest mind
Of every clime and shore:
Dispel the gloom of error's night,
Of ignorance and fear,
Until true wisdom from above
Shall make life's pathway clear!
4 O God of beauty, oft revealed
In dreams of human art,
In speech that flows to melody,
In holiness of heart:
Teach us to ban all ugliness
That blinds our eyes to Thee,
Till all shall know the loveliness
Of lives made fair and free!
5 O God of righteousness and grace,
Seen in the Christ, Thy Son,
Whose life and death reveal Thy face,
By whom Thy will was done:
Inspire Thy heralds of good news
To live Thy life divine,
Till Christ is formed in all mankind
And every land is Thine!
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author: Henry Williams Baker Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #577 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of Peace,
Make wars throughout the world to cease;
The wrath of sinful man restrain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old,
The wonders that Thy people told;
Remember not our sins' dark stain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
3 Whom shall we trust but Thee, O Lord?
Where rest but on Thy faithful Word?
None ever called on Thee in vain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
4 Where saints and angels dwell above,
All hearts are knit in holy love;
O bind us in that heavenly chain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: ACK, BLIF HOS OSS, O JESU KRIST
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Down by the Riverside
Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #673 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God's World Peace on Earth; God's World Peace on Earth; Peace on Earth First Line: Gonna lay down my sword and shield Lyrics: 1 [Leader:]
Gonna lay down my sword and shield,
down by the riverside,
down by the riverside,
down by the riverside;
gonna lay down my sword and shield,
[Response:]
down by the riverside,
gonna study war no more.
I ain't gonna study war no more,
ain't gonna study war no more,
ain't gonna study war no more,
ain't gonna study war no more,
ain't gonna study war no more,
ain't gonna study war no more.
2 [Leader:]
Gonna lay down my burden,
down by the riverside,
down by the riverside,
down by the riverside;
gonna lay down my burden, [Response] Languages: English Tune Title: STUDY WAR NO MORE
Down by the Riverside
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #711 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 O day of peace that dimly shines
through all our hopes and prayers and dreams,
guide us to justice, truth, and love,
delivered from our selfish schemes.
May swords of hate fall from our hands,
our hearts from envy find release,
till by God's grace our warring world
shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.
2 Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb,
nor shall the fierce devour the small;
as beasts and cattle calmly graze,
a little child shall lead them all.
Then enemies shall learn to love,
all creatures find their true accord;
the hope of peace shall be fulfilled,
for all the earth shall know the Lord. Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLER
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines
Glory be to God on high
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #32 (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1. Glory be to God on high,
God whose glory fills the sky;
Peace on earth to man forgiven,
Man, the well-beloved of heaven.
2. Sovereign Father, heavenly King,
Thee we now presume to sing;
Glad, Thine attributes confess,
Glorious all, and numberless.
3. Hail, by all Thy works adored!
Hail, the everlasting Lord!
Thee with thankful hearts we prove
God of power, and God of love.
4. Christ our Lord and God we own,
Christ, the Father's only Son,
Lamb of God for sinners slain,
Saviour of offending man.
5. Bow Thine ear, in mercy bow,
Hear, the world's atonement, Thou!
Jesus, in Thy name we pray,
Take, O take our sins away!
6. Hear, for Thou, O Christ, alone
Art with God the Father one,
One the Holy Ghost with Thee,
One supreme, eternal Three. Languages: English Tune Title: JUDAH
Glory be to God on high
Thy Kingdom Come, O Lord
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnbook #488 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 Thy Kingdom come, O Lord,
Wide-circling as the sun;
Fulfill of old Thy word
And make the nations one:
2 One in the bond of peace,
The service glad and free
Of truth and righteousness,
Of love and equity.
3 Speed, speed the longed-for time
Foretold by raptured seers—
The prophecy sublime,
The hope of all the years—
4 Till rise at last, to span
Its firm foundations broad,
The commonwealth of man,
The city of our God.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72:7-8 Tune Title: ST. CECELIA
Thy Kingdom Come, O Lord
Heralds of Christ, Who Bear the King's Commands
Author: Laura S. Copenhaver (1868-1940) Hymnal: The Hymnbook #498 (1955) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's command Lyrics: 1 Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands,
Immortal tidings in your mortal hands,
Pass on and carry swift the news ye bring:
Make straight, make straight the highway of the King.
2 Through desert ways, dark fen, and deep morass,
Through jungles, sluggish seas, and mountain pass,
Build ye the road, and falter not, nor stay;
Prepare across the earth the King's highway.
3 Where once the crooked trail in darkness wound
Let marching feet and joyous song resound,
Where burn the funeral pyres, and censers swing,
Make straight, make straight the highway of the King.
4 Lord, give us faith and strength the road to build,
To see the promise of the day fulfilled,
When war shall be no more and strife shall cease
Upon the highway of the Prince of Peace.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
Heralds of Christ, Who Bear the King's Commands
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #668 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
Lord, we pray with one accord;
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords;
to a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word,
help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead us forward into freedom;
from despair your world release,
that, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase,
fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned;
pride of status, race, or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life's brief span,
may we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind,
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find,
earth its destiny may find. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
For the Healing of the Nations
Hark! what mean those holy voices
Author: J. Cawood, 1775-1852 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #117 (1917) Topics: Peace On Earth Lyrics: 1 Hark! what means those holy voices,
Sweetly sounding through the skies?
Lo! the angelic host rejoices;
Heavenly hallelujahs rise.
2 Listen to the wondrous story,
Which they chant in hymns of joy:
"Glory in the highest, glory,
Glory be to God most high!"
3 Peace on earth, good will from heaven,
Reaching far as man is found;
Man redeemed, his sins forgiven,
Loud our golden harps shall sound.
4 Christ is born, the great Anointed;
Heaven and earth His praises sing;
O receive whom God appointed
For your Prophet, Priest, and King.
5 Hasten, mortals, to adore Him;
Learn His name, and taste His joy;
Till in heaven ye sing before Him,
"Glory be to God most high!"
6 Let us learn the wondrous story
Of our great Redeemer's birth;
Spread the brightness of His glory
Till it cover all the earth. Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Hark! what mean those holy voices
Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
Author: Laurence Housman Hymnal: The Hymnbook #486 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10.10 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 Father eternal, Ruler of creation,
Spirit of life, which moved ere form was made;
Through the thick darkness covering every nation,
Light to man's blindness, O be Thou our aid:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
2 Races and peoples, lo! we stand divided,
And sharing not our griefs, no joy can share;
By wars and tumults Love is mocked, derided,
His conquering cross no kingdom wills to bear:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
3 Envious of heart, blind-eyed, with tongues confounded,
Nation by nation still goes unforgiven;
In wrath and fear, by jealousies surrounded,
Building proud towers which shall not reach to heaven:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
4 How shall we love Thee, holy, hidden Being,
If we love not the world which Thou hast made?
O give us brother love for better seeing
Thy Word made flesh, and in a manger laid:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Tune Title: LANGHAM
Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
Christ for the World We Sing
Author: Samuel Wolcott Hymnal: The Hymnbook #489 (1955) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Peace on Earth; Kingdom of God on Earth, The World Friendship and Peace Lyrics: 1 Christ for the world we sing;
The world to Christ we bring
With loving zeal;
The poor and them that mourn,
The faint and overborne,
Sin-sick and sorrow-worn,
Whom Christ doth heal.
2 Christ for the world we sing;
The world to Christ we bring
With fervent prayer;
The wayward and the lost,
By restless passions tossed,
Redeemed at countless cost
From dark despair.
3 Christ for the world we sing;
The world to Christ we bring
With one accord;
With us the work to share,
With us reproach to dare,
With us the cross to bear,
For Christ our Lord.
4 Christ for the world we sing;
The world to Christ we bring
With joyful song;
The newborn souls whose days,
Reclaimed from error's ways,
Inspired with hope and praise,
To Christ belong.
Amen. Scripture: 1 John 2:2 Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
Christ for the World We Sing
O Day of God, Draw Nigh
Author: Robert B. Y. Scott Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #700 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Peace on Earth Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL
O Day of God, Draw Nigh
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Hymnbook #169 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he— for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind—
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind,
To you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town this day,
Is born of David's line
The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord,
And this shall be the sign
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song,
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace:
Good will henceforth, from heaven to men,
Begin and never cease!
Begin and never cease!"
Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:7-17 Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
O Brother Man
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: The Hymnbook #474 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: O brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother Lyrics: 1 O brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother;
Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there;
To worship rightly is to love each other,
Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer.
2 For he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken:
The holier worship which He deigns to bless
Restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken,
And feeds the widow and the fatherless.
3 Follow with reverent steps the great example
Of Him whose holy work was doing good;
So shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple,
Each loving life a psalm of gratitude.
4 Then shall all shackles fall; the stormy clangor
Of wild war music o'er the earth shall cease;
Love shall tread out the baleful fire of anger,
And in its ashes plant the tree of peace.
Amen. Scripture: Acts 10:38 Tune Title: WELWYN
O Brother Man
Of All the Spirit's Gifts to Me
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #270 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 Of all the Spirit's gifts to me,
I pray that I may never cease
to take and treasure most these three:
love, joy, and peace.
2 The Spirit shows me love's the root
of every gift sent from above,
of every flower, of every fruit,
that God is love.
3 The Spirit shows if I possess
a love no evil can destroy;
however great is my distress,
then this is joy.
4 Though what's ahead is mystery,
and life itself is ours on lease,
each day the Spirit says to me:
"Go forth in peace!"
5 We go in peace, but made aware
that, in a needy world like this,
our clearest purpose is to share
love, joy, and peace. Scripture: Galatians 5:22 Languages: English Tune Title: ALMSGIVING
Of All the Spirit's Gifts to Me
Peace Salaam Shalom
Author: Pat Humphries, 1960-; Sandy Opatow, 1966- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #310 (2013) Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: We believe in peace Refrain First Line: Peace salaam shalom Languages: English; French; Spanish Tune Title: [We believe in peace]
Peace Salaam Shalom
Peace Be with You
Author: Barbara Hamm, 1943- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #662 (2013) Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Peace be with you as we part Refrain First Line: 7.7.7.7. Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24 Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE BE WITH YOU
Peace Be with You
When, in Awe of God's Creation
Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #688 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Peace on Earth Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
When, in Awe of God's Creation
As We, Your People Gather (Hymn for World Peace)
Author: Howard Maple Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #16 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: As we, your people, gather Lyrics: 1 As we, your people, gather
with wearied hearts, O Lord,
let prayers be now uplifted
for peace to be restored.
May healing and repentance
in every land be known,
as sword is turned to plowshare
and seeds of trust are sown.
2 The cries of desperation,
the orphan in distress,
instill in us a longing
that words cannot express.
Yet, as the Spirit's presence
within each heart is stirred,
we find new strength and courage
in God's unfailing Word.
3 The prophet voices call us
to seek that promised day
when hatred and oppression
at last are swept away.
No darkness will surround us;
in light we dwell secure.
God's purpose is accomplished
when peace and love endure. Scripture: Isaiah 2:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
As We, Your People Gather (Hymn for World Peace)
Comfort, Comfort You My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #122 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Peace on Earth Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort you my people,
tell of peace, thus says our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness
bowed beneath oppression's load.
Speak you to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell them that their sins I cover,
and their warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the herald's voice is calling
in the desert far and near,
bidding us to make repentance
since the reign of God is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise in meeting
and the hills bow down to greeting.
3 Make you straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits God's holy reign.
For the glory of our God
now o'er earth is shed abroad;
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, Comfort You My People
When God Is a Child
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #132 (1995) Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night,
leading us on till the morning is bright.
Refrain:
When God is a child
there's joy in our song.
The last shall be first
and the weak shall be strong,
and none shall be afraid.
2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth,
giving a promise of safety and worth. (Refrain)
3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn,
telling the world that the Savior is born. (Refrain)
4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart.
Jesus has come and will never depart. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS
When God Is a Child
All Is Well
Author: Michael W. Smith; Wayne Kirkpatrick Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #204 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: Peace, on Earth First Line: All is well, all is well Refrain First Line: Savior. Sing alleluia Languages: English Tune Title: ALL IS WELL
All Is Well
We Are People of God's Peace
Author: Menno Simons, 1496-1561; Esther Bergen, 1921-2005 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #306 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Peace on Earth Languages: English Tune Title: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM
We Are People of God's Peace
O God of Love, Grant Us Your Peace
Author: John A. Dalles, 1954- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #316 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Peace on Earth Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22 Languages: English Tune Title: A PURPLE ROBE
O God of Love, Grant Us Your Peace
O Day of Peace
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #380 (2013) Topics: Peace on Earth First Line: O day of peace that dimly shines Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: JERUSALEM
O Day of Peace
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