Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls #67 (1936) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 We ask not that the stones be bread,
For in the soil food plenty grows;
And skilful men shall make instead
The deserts blossom as the rose.
2 We pray not for some angel wing
To bear us up from pavement stone;
But to the temple we shall bring
Our humble hearts to thee alone.
3 We seek not with the legion's swords
To win the kingdoms far and wide;
But with thy peaceful courage, Lord,
To bring the nations to thy side.
4 From Upper Room, we shall not cease
To suffer, love, forgive, and share,
Until the gospel of thy peace
Shall bind the nations everywhere.
Amen. Topics: Peace Tune Title: CANONBURY
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