A Prayer of Peace

Time has come, the time is now
When love of God may unite us all
Love of life is the universal call
We must recognize we are from the same clay,
Live through the same breath, same God we obey

Where there is religious ego, let compassion prevail
Where there is diversity, let unity excel
Where there is bigotry,
Let there be dignity
Where there is oppression
Set people free

May all people of religion unite, strands intertwined
Like a rope with which we can hang
The big chandelier of Light -
And remove blinders of prejudice from everyone's sight.

Where there is fanaticism,
Let there be hope
Where there is injustice,
Let there be faith
Where there is politics
Let there be peace

Oh, Divine Master
Teach me to serve and not want to be served
Let the living truth live undisturbed
Still the drums of war which cloud our perception
Let us hear your Word and follow your direction
Fill our hearts with love for your creation
Dissolve our fears, bring peace to every nation.

From the Siri Singh Sahib, Chief Religious and Administrative Authority for the Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemispher, Founder of The International Peace/Prayer Day