We Pray for Peace

*Permission to use this recording is given by Rev. Casey Carbone.

We Pray for Peace
FINLANDIA 11.10.11.10.11.10

Biblical references: Psalm 34:14; Psalm 85:10; Proverbs 12:20; Isaiah 11:6-8; Matthew 5:9; Luke 8:22-25; Luke 19:41;1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Galatians 5:22-23. See also: PCUSA’s “Prayer for International Crisis.” Tune: Jean Sibelius, 1899 ("This is My Song”) (MIDI) Text: Copyright © 2022 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Email: carolynshymns@gmail.com New Hymns: www.carolynshymns.com

We pray for peace, O God of love and justice,
as once again, we face a time of war.
The meek and humble try— amid the crisis—
to love and build, to nurture and restore.
May leaders hear the truth the prophets teach us—
that gifts of peace are worth the struggling for.

We pray for peace, O Christ who calmed the waters—
who stilled the storm, who stilled disciples’ fear.
You spoke with love and with amazing power;
be with us now when trouble is so near.
May leaders see the miracle you offer—
that words and deeds can calm the nations here.

We pray for peace, O Spirit here among us;
your love emboldens, judges and restrains.
Take any hate and acts of impulse from us;
make leaders wise, amid competing claims.
May we seek peace, O God of love and justice;
may love and mercy be our highest aims.