Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to ...

The Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi is an elegant poem seeking peace in a troubled world. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

Originally in Latin, the prayer appeared in various nineteenth century documents (the English translation begins "Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace"). Like 544, "Make Me a Channel" is a fervent, personal prayer but one that is overtly social in its application.

Lord, make me a channel of thy peace, that where there is hatred, I may bring love; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness; that where there is discord, I may bring harmony; that where there is error, I may bring truth; that where there is doubt, I may bring faith; that where there is despair, I may bring hope;

Display Title: Prayer of St. Francis First Line: Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace Author: St. Francis Date: 1987

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Discover the beautiful ‘Peace Prayer’ (the prayer of St Francis of Assisi). This prayer has risen in popularity in recent years with the famous song 'Make Me A Channel of Your Peace'. Featuring the words to the full version of this inspiring prayer, a printable pdf and an in-depth commentary.

L ord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to ...