INSTRUMENT OF PEACE

"Instrument of Peace" is a gentle choral setting inspired by the beloved Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. The text is a humble petition, asking God to replace human suffering and division with divine love and light. For a choir, singing these words is an act of collective intercession, committing the singers to sow love where there is hatred and to speak peace where there is strife.

In Nigerian parishes, a piece like this often finds its place during Communion or as a quiet meditation after the homily. The straightforward four-part harmony supports the earnestness of the lyrics without overwhelming them. As the verses move through contrasts—answering blindness with sight, and darkness with light—the melody remains grounded, allowing the congregation to absorb the weight of the prayer.

The recurring chorus anchors the song, returning constantly to the central plea: "Lord, make us instrument of Your peace." It is a quiet but powerful reminder of the Christian call to service, moving those who hear it through its simple, unadorned sincerity.