He hath put down the mighty from their seat,
and hath exalted the humble.
He hath filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 1.52,53 (Rheims)
THE LORD WILL NOT BLESS
WARFARE CONCEIVED BY HUMAN GREED
The Lord will not bless warfare conceived by human greed.
Christ never blesses violence, but turns to human need :
he sets his face against all who harm humanity
and raises up peacemakers with his integrity.
Christ, stop the warring madness that makes Earth hell not home.
Christ, rescue all the righteous and save each broken soul.
Christ, weigh the works of nations and see all lies laid bare
For you judge leaders, empires, and peoples unaware.
The Lord of all the ages -- who loves both small and great --
insists we love creation, choose peace not wars of hate;
demands we turn from evil and walk his Way alone.
Christ's love of every person, our Gospel we make known.
© 2008-2013 by Vincent Uher
Suggested tunes:
Passion Chorale (O Sacred Head)
Blairgowrie
King’s Lynn
Suggested tunes:
Passion Chorale (O Sacred Head)
Blairgowrie
King’s Lynn
Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called children of God. Matthew 5.9 (Rheims)
