o day of peace

o day of peace that dimly shines

through all our hopes and prayers and dreams

guide us to justice

truth and love

delivered from our selfish schemes

may swords of hate fall from our hands

our hearts from envy find release

till by god's grace our warring world

shall see christ promised reign of peace

then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb

nor shall the fierce devour the small

as beasts and cattle calmly graze

a little child shall lead them all

then enemies shall learn to love

all creatures find their true accord

the hope of peace shall be fulfilled

for all the earth shall know the lord