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Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Peace peace on earth the heart of man for ever (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: Peace peace on earth the heart of man for ever

Topic: The New Life/Sympathies and Activities

Writer: <no first name given> Longfellow

Composer:

Meter: 11s and 10s

Tune:

Hymn Number: 974

Page Number: 578, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Peace, peace on earth! the heart of man for ever

Through all these weary strifes foretells the day;

Blessed by God, the hope forsakes him never,

That war shall end, and swords be sheathed for aye.



Peace, peace on earth! for men shall love each other;

Hosts shall go forth to bless, and not destory;

For man shall see in every man a brother,

And peace on earth fulfill the angels' joy.