Instrument Of Peace

"Instrument of Peace" is a gentle, stirring choral setting of the beloved Prayer of Saint Francis. Nwannunu Emmanuel I. arranges this classic text into a flowing piece that allows the choir to reflect deeply on the call to Christian charity. The melody is simple and earnest, carrying the familiar petitions—to bring love where there is hatred, and light where there is darkness—with a quiet, steady devotion.

In the choir loft, this piece serves beautifully during Communion or as a meditative prayer after the homily. The verses are arranged with straightforward harmonies, making it easy for the voices to blend and focus on the meaning of the words. As the song moves through the final verses, reminding us that "it is in dying to self that we are born to life," it leaves the congregation with a profound sense of mission and peace as they prepare to go forth.