PEACE ON EARTH

 

PEACE ON EARTH - One of the most familiar phrases from the Christmas story is "peace on earth."  We sing it, we see it printed on Christmas cards, we long for it.  A church I know ends every Sunday service by singing "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me," the 1950s folk song that has been adopted by people all over the world.  What better way to conclude a service of worship and go forth into the world than by singing, "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me"?  And what better focus for this holiday season?