Thursday, November 6, 2008

"Dona Nobis Pacem"
Latin for "Grant Us Peace"


Let There Be Peace On Earth

Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on Earth,
the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father,
brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother,
in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow,
To take each moment and live each moment
in peace, eternally.
Let there be Peace on Earth,
and let it begin with me.

Words and Music by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller, Circa 1955

Please visit Mimi here for other participants in today's BlogBlast For Peace.
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39 comments:

  1. RavenNovember 6, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    I love that song. Peace be with you. As I said yesterday, your blog carries a spirit of peace with it. I always enjoy my visits and the views out your window or the flowers or the sights of West Virginia and Ohio country side... or...

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  2. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥November 6, 2008 at 12:40 AM

    Peace out to you and your family.

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  3. TaraNovember 6, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    blogblast for peace, what a great idea

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  4. Janice ThomsonNovember 6, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    One of my favorite pieces. Is the Vince's son singing the second part do you know?

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  5. MaRNovember 6, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    Beautiful peace globe, beautiful lyrics...

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  6. BarbaraNovember 6, 2008 at 3:42 AM

    Sending out Peace to you and those you love.
    Just saying "Amen" to your sentiments in your poem.
    Very beautiful.

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  7. Gemma Mira Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsNovember 6, 2008 at 3:46 AM

    I have always adored the words of this song!

    Happiness and peace!

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  8. Hootin AnniNovember 6, 2008 at 5:57 AM

    Yes, peace within the world MUST begin with the self....you and I are thinking alike on this.

    Come on over, and read my impressions of peace if you can find time today.

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  9. RobinNovember 6, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    Beautiful. Peace to all, in all. Let it begin now.

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  10. Twisted FencepostNovember 6, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Love that song and the singer, Vince Gill!
    And yes, if nothing else, we NEED peace!!

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  11. MichelleNovember 6, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Very nice having the song playing as you read the words. THank you for setting it up that way.

    Peace wishes to you. :-)

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  12. jNovember 6, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    That song has been rolling around in my mind since I started planning my post for the BlogBlast of Peace. Great PEACEFUL minds thinking alike?

    Peace to you today and always.

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  13. IngridNovember 6, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Peace and Love to you !

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  14. IvanhoeNovember 6, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful words, Carletta!
    Peace & love to you :o)

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  15. julianaNovember 6, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    amen to that.

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  16. MelliNovember 6, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    That's a beautiful song... Dr. John has it on his blog today too! I forgot all about Peace Day until I started visiting today... Mine's up now - I guess it's never too late!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    One of my favorite songs to sing at church. The poem and the music are so beautiful.

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  18. ShellyNovember 6, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I love that song. We sang it often at the church I grew up in. Thanks for posting it.

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  19. JunieRose2005November 6, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    Just beautiful, Carletta.


    Junie

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  20. CarverNovember 6, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful peace globe and thoughts. Dona Nobis Pacem

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  21. Travis CodyNovember 6, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Peace to you and yours!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Yes, it's hard not to love that song, the lyrics is simply wonderful and so true. Great peace post.

    LOVE & PEACE

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  23. ShannonWNovember 6, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Peace to you and all you love!

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  24. JackieNovember 6, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    This is a very beautiful globe and post also.

    I forgot to drop by Mimi's and sign the linky. I better head over soon.

    Peace to you and yours:-)))

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  25. ~*~Patty SNovember 6, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful Post and music to go with!
    Sending *Peace*Love*Light* to All!

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  26. AkelamaluNovember 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Beautiful post and globe - I love that song. Peace to you and yours m'dear. x

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  27. maryt/theteachNovember 6, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    I love it, Carletta! And that song always brings tears to my eyes! Peace to you! :)

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  28. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    I love your peace sign and the beautiful lyrics! Peace to you and yours.

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  29. Jennifer ChasseNovember 6, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    Peace!

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  30. JientjeNovember 6, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Peace for you and every one around you, Carletta!

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  31. KananiNovember 6, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    I was thinking of this hymn as well. Peace be with you.

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  32. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Happy Peace Day!

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  33. RalphNovember 6, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    I never paid much attention to this song until I saw the song in our church hymnal. It is a strong song, and written in 1955, only ten years after WWII. A war, although right, was still a reminder of that terrible war. I notice that those of my parent's generation always stop to visit the US military cemeteries in Europe to reflect the high cost of that war. Or any war. Peace in our hearts we have, pray for those who don't have that in theirs. A lovely globe!

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  34. Dr.JohnNovember 6, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    May the peace of God be with you.

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  35. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful words..peace to you and yours :)

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  36. bettygramNovember 7, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Peace to you.

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  37. Mimi LenoxNovember 7, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Ahhh...this is totally awesome. You are a new peace blogger. WELCOME.

    I hope you have enjoyed your first BlogBlast For Peace. What a great song and lyrics.

    Peace to you and yours,
    Mimi

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  38. mark's tailsNovember 7, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful Peace Globe! Peace and Happiness to all.

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  39. JulieNovember 7, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    I really like your globe! This has just been such a wonderful time looking at everyone's work.

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