The Prince of Peace
H
IS signature was “Peace.” His music came
Echoing down the wave lengths of the
earth
That far-off winter night. His given name
Was “Peace.” He was the Prince of Peace from
birth,
And dying, he left this priceless legacy:
“My peace I leave with you . . .” O blessed Lord;
How we have failed thee, how we have slighted
thee,
How often we forget thy gracious word!
We turn to thee, a world confused with strife;
We seek a way that we have lost, somehow;
We need the wisdom that thy birth, thy life,
Thy death should teach us, Lord, we need it now.
Within our hearts may stress and clamor die;
Among the nations may the tumult cease;
May righteousness prevail, all storms pass by:
Speak peace again, O blessed Prince of Peace.
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