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Simple Prayer The Peace Prayer of St. Francis composed by Thomas Heck for voice (or choir), flute, cello, and guitar originally called Preghiera semplice (simple prayer) in Italian sung in this performance by Christine Shumway Mortine
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Leader or soloist sings O Signore, fa di me uno strumento della tua Pace:
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Everyone sings
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Where there is hate let us show your love, Dove è odio, fa chio porti lamore,
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Where theres offense, may we pardon, Dove è offesa, chio porti il perdono,
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Where theres discord, help us foster unity, Dove è discordia, chio porti lunione,
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Where theres doubt, let us share our faith, Dove è dubbio, chio porti la fede,
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Everyone sings
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Where there is error let us bring truth, Dove è errore, chio porti la verità,
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And hope to those in despair, Dove è disperazione, chio porti la speranza,
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Where there is sadness may we bring joy, Dove è tristezza, chio porti la gioia,
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And light to those in darkness, Dove sono le tenebre, chio porti la luce,
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Everyone sings
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Help us, o Master, not so much to seek, Oh, Maestro! Fa chio non cerchi tanto: To be consoled as to console, Ad essere consolata, quanto a consolare,
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To be understood as to understand, Ad essere compreso, quanto a comprendere,
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To be loved as to love, Ad essere amato, quanto ad amare.
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For in giving we receive, Poichè si è: Dando che si riceve,
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In pardoning we are pardoned, Perdonando che si è perdonati,
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In dying we are born to our eternal life! Morendo che si riuscita a vita eterna.
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Thank you for your interest in this wonderful peace prayer! Thomas Heck Emeritus Professor, The Ohio State University tomheck@osu.edu Adult Education Division, Santa Barbara City College
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