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
LyicsPeace, 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.