Unto Us

Pondering Peace on this second week of Advent

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest, 

And on earth peace, 

goodwill toward men!”

Rom.15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,

 so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Rom.15:33

The God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Let There Be Peace

Isa.9:6-7

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,

He Who Is Mighty

  

Unto us, so undeserving

Unto vile humanity 

God, with love and grace unswerving

Planned our peace, through Calvary

Unto us, like lost sheep wand'ring

Unto us, the angel's King

God did not withhold the offering

That would cost Him everything

Everything, for our redemption

For the sinner's sacrifice

God, for the sake of salvation

Gave His Son to pay the price 

Crushing Lucifer, so cunning

With love's plan for sin's defeat

Unto us, God's purpose, stunning

Evil's curse with mercy sweet 

Unto us, the awesome promise

Of his government's increase

Heaven came to earth through Jesus 

Unto us, the Prince of Peace

Then, from whence come wars and fighting?

Whence the lust that lures the eye?

Doth it not come from delighting

In what cannot satisfy?

Unto us a Son is given

Unto us a Child is born

Unto us, the hope of Heaven

Jesus, Star of endless Morn

Unto us, peace through God's pardon

Unto us peace to transcend

The battle of Armageddon 

Unto us, love without end

Purchased and secured, God's favor

Perfects faith and truth's amen 

Unto us, God's peace forever

As we fully trust in Him

Come, let us reason together

For shared mercies grace imparts

Let us dwell in peace, and ever

Worship God with thankful heart 

© Janet Martin

Silent Night, Heavenly Peace