Sunday, April 6, 2008

"Let There Be Peace"

Nothing important, I just thought I'd hit you all with another peaceful song I picked up at camp. Titled "Let There Be Peace" by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller (1955):

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth,
the peace that was meant to be.

With God as our Father,
brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother,
in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,

To take each moment and live each moment
in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.


This is a very simple piece that promotes the ideals that so many of us work for. Sadly, like with so many other songs of this ilk, it was inspired by Jill's new found love for and from God. (1) For once, just for once, I would like to be able to find a couple of songs that don't rely on God, Jesus, scripture, Buddha, or any thing else to promote a message of peace. I would like to find a song that can rely solely on your morality and ethos, to show the need for peace.

Pax.

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