O Hear, My People, Hear Me Well

Verse 1

O hear, my people, hear me well: "I have no need for sacrifice; but mercy, loving kindness shall alone for life and good suffice."

Verse 2

Then source of peace, lead us to peace, a place profound, and wholly true. And lead us to a mastery o'er drives in us that war pursue.

Verse 3

May deeds we do inscribe our names as blessings in the Book of Life. O source of peace, lead us to heal. O source of peace, lead us from strife.