Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #566 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Put peace into each other's hands
and like a treasure hold it,
protect it like a candle-flame,
with tenderness enfold it.
2 Put peace into each other's hands
with loving expectation;
be gentle in your words and ways,
in touch with God's creation.
3 Put peace into each other's hands
like bread we break for sharing;
look people warmly in the eye:
our life is meant for caring.
4 Give thanks for strong — yet tender — hands,
held out in trust and blessing.
Where words fall short, let hands speak out,
the heights of love expressing.
5 Reach out in friendship, stay with faith
in touch with those around you.
Put peace into each other's hands:
the Peace that sought and found you. Topics: Holy Communion; Blessing; Compassion; Creation; Environmental concern; Family and Friends; Justice and Peace; Kindness; Peace; Proper 20 Year C; Sharing and Caring Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA (ERIN)
Put peace into each other's hands