THE PROCLAMATION OF PEACE.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 286, 19 April 1919, Page 5

THE PROCLAMATION OF PEACE.

1 une ; “Aurelia, Jls, Hymns Ancient and Modern. Ills name shall be called . . . the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the -l’iince ol Peace. i>a. ix. 0. We 11.1 l the pro< iamalion Of pe«MC, with hymns ol piaiso; In joy and adoration Our thankful hearts we raise. God heard our cry «md answert J, And made the warfare cease, I he Everlasting Father, The Mighty Prime of Peace! Ten thousand hearts upraising Then strain of joy to-day, The Eord of Hosts are praising. Acknowledging His sway— Whose name shall be exalted, Whose wonders never cease. To Hod on high be glory, And <>n the earth be peace!

Earth’s ! ingdoms are boioining The kingdom of our Lord, Anil He shall reign for ever. For they shall hear His Word. \ chain the wide world girdles Of praise that doth not cease, To Christ the King of Glory, The Mighty Prince of Peace!

Hut 'midst our jubilation For victory achieved. We pray Thv consolation For hearts and homes bereaved; Whose heroes brave are bearing The palm where conflicts erase; The victor’s laurels wearing In Heaven’s eternal peace.

Praise Clod for warfare ended! Praise God for freedom won! Prais*' (iod that right defended An empire binds in one! Praise God a rest remaineth For saints where sorrows cease. Where King of Kings Thrist reigneth. The Mighty Prince of Peace! —The late Frances M. Fames. Hawke’s Bay.