Beyond use at church, the round has been popular for secular quests for peace, such as the reunification of Germany.

The text of "Dona nobis pacem" is a short prayer for peace from the Agnus Dei of the Latin mass.

[7] Thomas Doss composed a fantasy arrangement for brass orchestra with optional vocal parts in 2003.

It was sung in 1989 in many churches and open air by people who possibly did not know the meaning of the Latin text but understood its intention.

[9] Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) by Traditional Round (2016) on YouTube