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O God of Love, O King of Peace

Author: Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 244 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Refrain First Line: Give peace, O God Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace, make wars throughout the world to cease; the wrath of nations now restrain. Give peace, O God, give peace again! 2 Remember, Lord, your works of old, the wonders that our parents told; remember not our sins' dark stain. Give peace, O God, give peace again! 3 Whom shall we trust but you, O Lord? Where rest but on your faithful word? None ever called on you in vain. Give peace, O God, give peace again! Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Commitment & Dedication; Forgiveness; Peace; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution Used With Tune: WILDERNESS

These Things Shall Be

Author: John A. Symonds Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 137 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 First Line: These things shall be: a loftier race Lyrics: 1 These things shall be: a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise With flame of freedom in their souls And light of knowledge in their eyes. 2 They shall be gentle, brave, and strong, To spill no drop of blood, but dare All that may plant man's lordship firm On earth, and fire, and sea, and air. 3 Nation with nation, land with land, Unarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity. 4 New arts shall bloom of loftier mold, And mightier music thrill the skies, And every life shall be a song, When all the earth is paradise. Amen. Used With Tune: TRURO

'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'--on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong; and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear; gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad, the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: IRISH

Jesu, we thus obey

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: WINDERMERE

Walking in the Light of the Lord

Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 First Line: Now, when the dusky shades of night retreating Topics: Evening Of life; Family Worship; Morning Used With Tune: LAUS MATUTINA

Licht von licht, erleuchte mich

Author: B. Schmolk, 1672-1737 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 Topics: Der Tag des Herrn und der öffentliche Gottesdiest

Healer of Our Every Ill

Author: Marty Haugen Meter: 8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 First Line: You who know our fears and sadness Lyrics: Refrain: Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. 1 You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness; Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts. [Refrain] 2 In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding, give us all your vision, God of love. [Refrain] 3 Give us strength to love each other, every sister, every brother; Spirit of all kindness, be our guide. [Refrain] 4 You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing; Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. [Refrain] Topics: Compassion; Grace; Healing; Lament; Love for Others; Personal Peace Used With Tune: HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL

O Praise the Gracious Power

Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Refrain First Line: we praise you, Christ! Topics: Church; Evangelism; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God Used With Tune: CHRISTPRAISE RAY

When Will People Cease Their Fighting?

Author: Constance Cherry, 1953- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON

Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples

Author: H. Kenn Carmichael Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: Today we all are called to be Disciples of the Lord Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD