It was written by English Roman-Catholic convert, musician, physiotherapist, and later teacher and hymn-writer Estelle White (1925-2011), and first published in 1976.
Hymn books where it has been published include:
- 20th Century Folk Hymnal, Volume 2, Mayhew-McCrimmon Ltd, 1976
- Celebration Hymnal for Everyone, 1994 and 2012, McCrimmon Publications
- Hymns Old and New, Catholic, 20009 and possibly earlier editions, Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by White. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G G G B B A A_ F F F A A G G_ with accompanying chords G / Am / D / G.
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Singer with electronic keyboard / backing track
Small group with electronic organ and drums, words on-screen
Instrumental - melody line - one verse
Lyrics
1. Give me peace, O Lord, I pray,
in my work and in my play,
and inside my heart and mind,
Lord, give me peace.
2. Give peace to the world, I pray,
let all quarrels cease today.
May we spread Your light and love.
Lord, give us peace.
in my work and in my play,
and inside my heart and mind,
Lord, give me peace.
2. Give peace to the world, I pray,
let all quarrels cease today.
May we spread Your light and love.
Lord, give us peace.
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