The Witness Commission of the Church of the Brethren’s Atlantic Northeast District reflected on the question,
"As Brethren, how do we respond to a violence-prone world?"
The words of the following song are those of the commission's statement, written by Rev. Mark Herr, who has graciously granted permission to use his words.
CHORUS:
I believe in peace.
And because I believe in peace,
I choose to do the things that make for peace:
Oh yes, I believe in peace!
I’ll practice loving-kindness toward all people . . .
live harmlessly as part of all creation . . .
speak on behalf of peace when others are speaking out of fear and hate . . .
CHORUS:
I believe in peace.
And because I believe in peace,
I choose to do the things that make for peace:
Oh yes, I believe in peace!
I’ll say 'no' to violence
as a way of settling differences between people. . . .
Through these choices, I choose to let peace on earth begin with me.
CHORUS:
I believe in peace.
And because I believe in peace,
I choose to do the things that make for peace:
Oh yes, I believe in peace!
Yes, I believe in peace!
With God’s help, may my actions ever follow my words!
I BELIEVE IN PEACE, including a different "Verse 1" (this version not recorded)
CREDITS FOR VERSE 1: The Family Pledge of Nonviolence by the Parenting for Peace and Justice Network, Families Against Violence Network. http://www.ipj-ppj.org/
The song could certainly be sung just with Chorus and Verse 1 (then repeat the Chorus).
CREDITS FOR CHORUS AND VERSES 2 AND 3: The Witness Commission of the Church of the Brethren's Atlantic Northeast District reflected on the question, "As Brethren, how do we respond to a violence-prone world?" The words of the following song are those of the commission's statement, written by Rev. Mark Herr, who has graciously granted permission to use his words.
CHORUS:
I believe in peace.
And because I believe in peace,
I choose to do the things that make for peace:
Oh yes, I believe in peace!
Verse 1 I'll respect myself, and others, too;
I'll communicate better, listen, and forgive;
I'll respect nature, play creatively, and be courageous!
CHORUS:
Verse 2 I'll practice loving-kindness toward all people . . .
live harmlessly as part of all creation . . .
speak on behalf of peace when others are speaking out of fear and hate.
CHORUS
Verse 3 I'll say 'no' to violence
as a way of settling differences between people. . . .
Through these choices, I choose to let peace on earth begin with me.
CHORUS:
I believe in peace.
And because I believe in peace,
I choose to do the things that make for peace:
Oh yes, I believe in peace!
Yes, I believe in peace!
With God's help, may my actions ever follow my words!
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