IN GOD’S NAME

 

In God’s name, for centuries

They waged their holy wars

Singing songs to God

As they march in their corps

 

In God’s name, across the years

From home to foreign shores

Tit for tat acts of religious hate

Are used to settle scores

 

God’s names, Jehovah, God or Allah

Differ only by rules and law

Although God by any name

Does not encourage acts of war

 

In God’s name, even to this day

They are prepared to fight and die

And beneath their holy banners

They use God as a battle cry

 

In God’s name, war is waged

And for every soul who dies

God sits on his throne in heaven

With sadness in his eyes

 

In God’s name, preach only peace

God is there for all humanity

In God’s name, put down your swords

His gift is love to all who see