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Peace on earth, peace on earth

Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe
Tune: [Peace on earth, Peace on earth]
Published in 2 hymnals

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Full Chorus:
Peace on earth, Peace on earth,
Peace on earth, Good will to men!
Reign, O heav'n born Charity,
Sov'reign of all hearts.
Reign supreme, celestial one,
Claim on earth thy rightful throne,
Make the waiting world thine own;
Reign, O reign supreme.

Semi-Chorus:
Queen of Graces, crowned of Heav'n,
By the Prince of Peace ordained,
Queen of graces, crowned of Heav'n;
May thy Kingdom spread
Till all nations own thy sway,
Land and sea thy voice obey;
Haste, O haste eternal day,
Day of Light and Love.
Peace on earth, Peace on earth,
Peace on earth, Good will to man!
Reign, O heav'n born Charity,
Sov'reign of all hearts.
Reign supreme, celestial one,
Claim on earth thy rightful throne,
Make the waiting world thine own;
Reign, O reign supreme.

Source: The Silver Chime: a cluster of Sabbath school melodies, tunes, sentences, chants, etc., for the use of children and teachers in their school exercises, devotions, and recreations, to which is added... #94

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Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe

Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >

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