We're waist deep in the Big Muddy
and the big fool says to push on
singing about an incident in read more

We're waist deep in the Big Muddy
and the big fool says to push on
singing about an incident in which
marine recruits died driven to their deaths by an officer.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

Mark! where his carnage and his conquests cease,
He makes a solitude and calls it--peace!

Mark! where his carnage and his conquests cease,
He makes a solitude and calls it--peace!

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes read more

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,
For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.

For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but
World War IV will be fought with read more

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but
World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.