"The Time for Peace Is Now, the second volume in Luaka Bop's World Spirituality Classics series (the subject of the first was Turiya Alice Coltrane's ashram cassettes) makes a significant first step in revealing the symbiotic relationship between gospel and soul ... Combined, the music, essays, artist photos, and complete lyrics in the booklet make The Time for Peace Is Now an essential compilation -- no matter your beliefs or lack thereof -- for any fans of '70s soul".