Life could be good and rich and whole, for God has well provided; but we are from his will and aim by greed and war divided. They are God's children whom we kill, with guns and resolutions, and softly cradled is our will in holy institutions. the are his image, far and near, in search of gracious neighbors, who are equipped to lift and share their daily fears and labors. Happy are they who hear God's Word and then go out to do it; happy are they whose life and work are given direction through it. Lord, send us out, pursuing peace with sisters and with brothers; allow us still the earth to bless through Christ, the Man for others.