70:5.6 At first the war chiefs were chosen only for military service, and they would relinquish some of their authority during peacetimes, when their duties were of a more social nature. But gradually they began to encroach upon the peace intervals, tending to continue to rule from one war on through to the next. They often saw to it that one war was not too long in following another. These early war lords were not fond of peace.

Peace Be Among Us
Frozen snow upon the ground.
The morning’s quiet. There’s no sound.
One can contemplate and think.
One can see we’re on the brink!

There’s dissension in our ranks.
There’s good on both sides of these banks.
We need to learn to compromise.
And not wage wars we all despise!

We need cool heads to lead us on.
To win this world, wars must be gone!
Leaders who want war not peace
Must be exposed, and then impeached!

Of course, there’s some who’d trick us all.
What they heed is power’s call.
They want for us to fight until
The art of war has filled their tills!

The power to send us into war
Is what warmongers do strive for.
They arouse the fight within us.
But they are gone when wars are finished.

Leaders who promote our peace.
Help us all control our beast.
Solutions that are good for all
Create within us something tall!

Thank You Father, You’ll help us find
Leaders who, though not Divine,
Can help to lead us into light.
I vote for peace, and not to fight!