Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: More Voices #173 (2007) First Line: Put peace into each other's hands Lyrics: 1 Put peace into each other's hands
and like a treasure hold it,
protect it like a candle flame,
with tenderness enfold it.
2 Put peace into each other's hands
with loving expectation;
be gentle in your words and ways,
in touch with God's creation.
3 Put peace into each other's hands
like bread we break for sharing;
look people warmly in the eye:
our life is meant for caring.
4 Give thanks for strong yet tender hands,
held out in trust and blessing.
Where words fall short, let hands speak out,
the heights of love expressing.
5 Reach out in friendship, stay with faith
in touch with those around you.
Put peace into each other's hands;
the Peace that sought and found you.
[alternate 4th and 5th verses for communion:]
4a. As at communion, shape your hands
into a waiting cradle;
the gift of Christ receive, revere,
united round the table.
5a. Put Christ into each other's hands,
he is love's deepest measure;
in love make peace, give peace a chance,
and share it like a treasure. Topics: Response; Creation; Interfaith; Peace; Service Music Response / Affirmation; Service Music Passing the Peace; Service Music Communion; Service Music Sending Forth Scripture: Psalm 85:10 Languages: English Tune Title: [Put peace into each other's hands]
Put Peace into Each Other's Hands (Hands Shaped Like a Cradle)
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