John Bell has arranged this traditional Guatemalan chant, and a fine thing it is too. “The Peace of the Earth,” is No 128 in AOV NG and a lovely blessing song with a nice deep counterpoint for the male voices. As usual, my backings for chants leave more than a little to be desired.
THE PEACE OF THE EARTH
The peace of the earth be with you,
the peace of the heavens too;
the peace of the rivers be with you,
the peace of the oceans too.Deep peace falling over you;
God’s peace growing in you. (Repeat)Words: Guatemalan traditional
Trans: Christine Carson
Music: Guatemalan traditional
Arr: John L. Bell
Trans & Arr © 1998 Christine Carson & WGRG, Iona Community, Scotland.
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