Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WORLD PEACE HYMN, by BENJAMIN D. DAVIES


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WORLD PEACE HYMN, by                    
First Line: On earth peace and goodwill toward men, the
Last Line: Singing melodies of peace.
Subject(s): Earth; Peace; United Nations; World


"On earth peace and goodwill toward men," the
Holy angels sang that night,
Great Jehovah give all nations
Peace and grace to do the right;
Grant us, O Lord, this special blessing
That we hear of wars no more.
Give all nations peace in this world
As thou hast on that blest shore.

Let all nations cling together
Brothers, friends, let's ever be;
We should dwell in peace in this world
As through long eternity;
It's now time for cooperation,
All nations should friendly be
Brothers, truly loving brothers
Clasping hands across the sea.

When all wars and strife are ended
We'll have joy in ev'ry land.
Dwelling safe 'neath vine and fig tree,
Brother will clasp brother's hand;
Great cannons' roars will be unheard then --
Bloodshed, misery shall cease.
We'll walk with the King of Glory
Singing melodies of peace.





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