The Brilliance - Seeds of Peace

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May the seeds of peace be scattered

C G
Birthing trees whose shade gives us rest

O Merciful God,

grant that we through the strength of your divine hand

might protect and serve one another.


Make all forms of hatred cease,

unmask all systems of corruption and power,

drive out all fears and prejudices in our day.

You are as near as our breath


and as close to us as the contours of our hearts and minds.

May your presence be a balm to those who are suffering

and a bright flame to those who are causing injury.

Rupture the status quo of perennial violence that infects our land,

and teach us through your divine Word

to reject the lies of any false peace

in favor of the presence of your dangerous justice.

G D
May the seeds of peace be scattered

C G
Birthing trees whose shade gives us rest