Caligae Pacis (The Sandals of Peace)

[Intro – low drone, marching feet on stone] Calceati pedes In praeparatione evangelii pacis (Ephesians 6:15) [Verse 1 – finger-picked, steady tread] The road is long and full of thorns The ground is rough and cold The enemy lays snares for feet To wander from the fold But I lace on the caligae The sandals forged for war Yet hobnailed not for conquest now But peace forevermore [Pre-chorus – monk choir, rising] Pax Dei quae exsuperat omnem sensum (Philippians 4:7) [Chorus – wide, marching forward] CALIGAE PACIS The sandals of peace upon my feet CALIGAE PACIS Ready to run where the gospel leads No matter blood or fire or chain The message still remains the same (Romans 10:15) Caligae pacis Beautiful feet that bring good news I walk in peace because of You [Verse 2 – rain on leather, voice stronger] Isaiah saw the watchmen shout From mountains high and bare The heralds coming with the word “Thy God reigns everywhere” The Roman roads that carried legions Now carry greater might The feet that once marched out to kill March out to give new life [Chorus – heavier, drums like steady march] CALIGAE PACIS The sandals of peace will never wear CALIGAE PACIS Through valley, desert, everywhere How beautiful upon the hills The feet of those who tell (Isaiah 52:7) Caligae pacis Peace with God through Christ the Lord I go where peace is now restored [Bridge – silence, then single voice] I am not running from the battle I am running with the news The war is over, Christ has won The prisoner is set loose [Final Chorus – soaring, cathedral roar] CALIGAE PACIS Let every step proclaim the King CALIGAE PACIS Let every footprint make earth ring The gospel of peace upon my feet The readiness to go or stand (Romans 5:1) Caligae pacis I walk the road the Savior ran Forever [Outro – marching fades, monk choir] Quam pulchri super montes Pedes evangelizantis Pacem (Isaiah 52:7 / Romans 10:15) Amen.