A song for Peace
A lyrical adaptation of the Prayer of Saint Francis, structured as a song with verses and a chorus, retaining its spirit while giving it a musical flow:
Instrument of Peace
(Inspired by the Prayer of Saint Francis)
[Verse 1]
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where hatred rages, let love be released.
Where hearts are wounded, let pardon take flight,
Where shadows linger, bring your holy light.
[Chorus]
O Master divine, teach my soul to shine,
Not to be served, but to serve in kind.
For in giving, we’re blessed, in loving, set free,
In your grace, we’ll find eternity.
[Verse 2]
Where discord reigns, let me sow sweet accord,
Where lies have wandered, let truth be restored.
Where doubt has taken the hope from the day,
Let faith arise and show us the way.
[Chorus]
O Master divine, teach my soul to shine,
Not to be served, but to serve in kind.
For in giving, we’re blessed, in loving, set free,
In your grace, we’ll find eternity.
[Bridge]
Let me not seek to be consoled,
But to console the weary soul.
Let me not yearn to be understood,
But to understand as Jesus would.
[Verse 3]
Where tears have fallen, bring joy to the land,
Where hope is shattered, stretch out your hand.
Where death has darkened, your promise appears,
In you, O Lord, we’ll conquer our fears.
[Chorus]
O Master divine, teach my soul to shine,
Not to be served, but to serve in kind.
For in giving, we’re blessed, in loving, set free,
In your grace, we’ll find eternity.
[Outro]
It is in pardoning that peace is made,
It is in dying, your light will not fade.
Raise us to life on the wings of your love,
Guide us forever to your throne above.
Let us join in prayers for Peace!
©️Songs and lyrics MiBeeb
