Let There Be Peace
Daniel O'Donnell Lyrics


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Let there be peace for today and forever
May troubles cease in this fair land we love
With hope and faith days of fear will be ended
When God hears a nation praying let there be peace
Peace to tend the field of grain watch the sky or sea
Walk in sunshine or in rain unafraid and free
Peace in our time and for our children's children
God of our fathers grant it let there be peace

Let there be peace for today and forever
May troubles cease in this fair land we love
With hope and faith days of fear will be ended
When God hears a nation praying let there be peace
Peace to tend the field of grain watch the sky or sea
Walk in sunshine or in rain unafraid and free




Peace in our time and for our children's children
God of our fathers grant it let there be peace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daniel O'Donnell's song "Let There Be Peace" speak to the universal desire for peace, both personally and nationally. The song talks about the need for peace not only for the present but also for the future generations. It is a call to God to grant peace to the land and people.


The first verse of the song talks about the need for peace in both the short and long term. It hopes that the troubles that people are facing will end, and they can live with hope and faith. The second verse of the song emphasizes that peace is needed to live life fully, to tend to one's fields, watch the sky or sea, and live without fear.


The chorus repeats the wish for peace for today and forever and asks God to hear the nation's prayers for peace. The last verse of the song emphasizes that peace is not only needed for the present but also for future generations. The song asks God to grant peace to the land for the sake of our children's children.


Overall, the lyrics to "Let There Be Peace" are a plea for peace, both individually and as a nation. It emphasizes the need to live a life free from fear and with hope and faith. The song emphasizes the importance of peace for not only today but also for future generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Let there be peace for today and forever
Requesting for the existence of peace now and always.


May troubles cease in this fair land we love
Pleading for an end to the problems in our beloved country.


With hope and faith days of fear will be ended
Believing that hope and faith will bring an end to frightening times.


When God hears a nation praying let there be peace
Confident that God's response to the prayer of a whole nation will be peace.


Peace to tend the field of grain watch the sky or sea
Asking for peace to be able to do everyday activities like farming or enjoying nature.


Walk in sunshine or in rain unafraid and free
Yearning to be free from fear while doing something as simple as walking under any weather condition.


Peace in our time and for our children's children
Wishing to attain and maintain peace, not only for the present but for future generations.


God of our fathers grant it let there be peace
Leaving the decision in the hands of God, asking for divine intervention to bring peace.




Writer(s): Jimmy Kennedy

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