Peace as a River

“O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments; then had thy peace been as a river and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18

“And on earth, peace…” our keen desire,
yes, “good will” everywhere;
there’s so much strife and cruelty,
yet some there are who care.

Peace talks? Of course; proposals too—
and promises so bold;
but homes break up and souls despair,
as hearts grow hard and cold.

to love our neighbor as ourselves;
how miserably we fail,
but when we seek God’s glory first,
His grace can then prevail.

True peace alone derives from God,
out from His gracious hand;
when we bring glory due His name,
great peace will bless our land.

fpn / 1995



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