Peace I ask of thee, O river

Penny was feeling sad this morning, overcome by too many responsibilities, until she remembered a song she learned at Girl Scout camp in the Fifties. She started to sing it and I started to tear-up. We don't know the source of the song but here are the words and one among many URLs:

http://dragon.sleepdeprived.ca/songbook/songs6/S6_21.htm

Peace I ask of thee, O river, peace, peace, peace.

When I learn to live serenely, cares will cease.

From the hills I gather courage, vision of the day to be,

Strength to lead and faith to follow, all are given unto me.

Peace I ask of thee, O river, peace, peace, peace.