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Peace from justice (Vol 2 No 50)

 ‘Peace from Justice’ is our cry for each faith and race;

We can be inclusive; each can have their place;

We can call for justice: we can all unite;

We can strive for freedom; struggle for the right;

‘Peace from justice’ now and forever; this is where we stand;

Equity with honor. This is our demand.

Clashing with authorities, Jesus broke their law;

Yet he preached the message, – ‘Practise Love, not War’;

If we follow Jesus, if we call him Lord,

We cannot use weapons; never wield the sword;

‘Peace from justice’ now and forever; hear his message clear;

When injustice prospers we must interfere.

We can work for justice; cultivate more peace;

We can call to leaders, “Make the conflicts cease.”

Gandhi and Mandela, Martin Luther King

Show us how to protest while we march and sing;

‘Peace from justice’ now and forever; this can be our creed;

Striving with compassion, lovingly proceed. 

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