Sacred Poems and Hymns 59. When war on earth suspended

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Sacred Poems and Hymns‎#59

Text:	When war on earth suspended
Author:	James Montgomery

59. When war on earth suspended

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When war on earth suspended
His wild career of woes,
The Prince of Peace descended,
A guiltier strife to close:
Vain battles worms were waging
With their Creator God:
He came, and wrath assuaging,
Made peace with His own blood.

The storm that flamed and lower'd,
Was calm at His command;
The rod of Justice flower'd,
Like Aaron's, in His hand:
That sceptre, love-revealing,
Rebels approach and kiss;
Its leaves are for your healing,
Its fruits--immortal bliss.

Text Information
First Line:	When war on earth suspended
Title:	When war on earth suspended
Author:	James Montgomery
Meter:	7.6.7.6 D
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1854
Topic:	Christ: the Prince of peace; Prince of Peace