Be the Peace
Hymn composed by
Ana HernándezContextual information
A paraphrase of words attributed to M. K. Gandhi, “Be the Peace” is a joyful, prayerful romp for absolutely everybody.
A paraphrase of words attributed to M. K. Gandhi, “Be the Peace” is a joyful, prayerful romp for absolutely everybody.
Tune Name
[Be the Peace]
Tune Name
Text Meter
Irregular
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Ana HernándezHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Ana Hernández (she/they) is a composer, song leader, writer, activist, and workshop facilitator/clinician, creating tunes to help us be present and listen to one another as we build loving and just community. She teaches chanting as a spiritual practice to join our hearts together in mutual support. She’s a theomusicologist with the NYS Poor People’s Campaign, works with Music That Makes Community, and is the music director for La Iglesia Episcopal de Santa Cruz.
Lyricist Background information
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
Peace, peace.
Be the peace you wish to see in the world.
Om shanti.
In our hands, peace;
On our lips, peace;
In our lives, peace;
Be peace.
Resources
Music XML and MEI and MIDI and Musescore files