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PEACE ON EARTH: PROLOGUE, by                    
First Line: Lord, god of peace, my spirit's high ideal
Last Line: O, may it rise -- thy peace on earth restoring.
Variant Title(s): Prologue To Peace On Earth
Subject(s): Prayer


LORD, God of peace, my spirit's high ideal,
To Thee I lift my hands in mute appeal,
Omnipotent, a miracle imploring.
Grant to my soul a vision of Thy light,
Charge Thou my song with Thy compelling might,
That it may rise -- Thy peace on earth restoring.

Lord, God of love, unto my spirit show
In all their truth the depths of human woe,
Wherefrom the groans of multitudes are calling.
Mingled with tears they rise around Thy feet,
Beseeching looks of dying eyes entreat:
"Thy peace on earth, like dew on deserts falling."

Lord, God of wisdom, with prophetic fires
Cleanse Thou my soul, ennoble my desires,
Thy purpose to my lowly heart revealing.
Thy wonder-power of love in song and sound
Call from my harp in rhapsody profound,
The suffering and broken spirits healing.

Lord, God of peace, Thy beating heart impels
Mine own, when that with sweet compassion swells,
Thy mercy for the sufferers imploring.
Wherefore I feel my spirit's wings grow strong
And courage rise to wake my harp in song.
O, may it rise -- Thy peace on earth restoring.





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