A Poem by my Uncle...
(A Congregational Minister Poet.
This won a national hymn award.)
The Prince of Peace goes forth to
bear the burden of the cross,
His army those who gladly share
Man's sorrow, pain and loss.
No mighty ones are found with Him,
Nor those who maim and kill,
For this alone, He asks of all,
To do his Father's will.
He challenges the strong to share
the woes of those oppressed,
His Kingdom is one brotherhood,
by all mankind expressed.
And spears are beat to pruning-hooks
the hawk becomes the dove,
While hatred, anger, fear and strife
Becomes good-will and love.
One common bond unites all men
of every race and creed,
The bond of fellowship and love
Based on our common need.
The Prince of Peace goes forth to
bear the burden of the cross,
His arm those who gladly share
Man's sorrow, pain, and loss.
Avery D. Weage
Poem may be sung to the St. Anne CM Tune
(O God Our Help in Ages Past)