"Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands" | Jane Holstein, arr. | Summer Choir

Put peace into each other’s hands and like a treasure hold it; Protect it like a candle flame, with tenderness enfold it. Put peace into each other’s hands with loving expectation; Be gentle in your words and ways, in touch with God’s creation. Put peace into each other’s hands, like bread we break for sharing; Look people warmly in the eye: our life is meant for caring. Give thanks for strong yet tender hands, held out in trust and blessing. Where words fall short, let hands speak out, the heights of love expressing. Put Christ into each other’s hands, he is love’s deepest measure; In love make peace, give peace a chance and share it like a treasure. —Fred Kaan August 7, 2022.