Gentle mother, font of mercy, Save our sons from war, We pray Stay the swords, and stay the arrows, Let them know a better day Gentle mother, strength of women, Help our daughters, Through this fray Soothe the wrath, and tame the fury, Teach us all a kinder way Gentle mother, font of mercy, Save our sons from war, We pray Stay the swords, and stay the arrows, Let them know a better day