Peacemaker
Mбire Brennan Lyrics
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Sólás a thabhairt
Nach é a cuartú
Mar bheireann tú maithiúnas
Gheobhaidh tú maithiúnas
A Thiarna treoaigh muid
(Lord grant that I may seek
It is forgiving that one is forgiven
Lord guide us)
Make me a channel of Your peace
Gur bheir grá a thabhairt
Na é a fháil
Agus nuair a gheobhaimid bás
Múscailte muid i mbeatha síoraí
(Rather to love than to be loved
and it is by dying one awakens to eternal life)
Where there is doubt I bring faith
Make me a channel of Your peace
Mar bheireann tú grá
Gheobhaid tú grá
Agus nuair a gheobhaimid bás
Múscailte muid i mbeatha síoraí
(If you give love you will receive love
and it is by dying one awakens to eternal life)
Where there is hatred I bring love
A Thiarna treoaigh muid
The first verse of this song is a prayer asking God to guide the singer towards being a source of comfort for others rather than seeking comfort solely for themselves. The lyricist recognizes that forgiveness and comfort are obtained through the act of forgiving and comforting others. The singer seeks guidance to become a channel of peace, to spread the message of comfort and forgiveness to those around them. The idea of being a channel for God's grace and message of peace is reflected in the chorus, where the singer asks God to make them a channel of his peace.
In the second verse, the lyricist suggests that rather than seeking love for oneself, one should endeavor to give love to others. The idea that death is a pathway to eternal life is also expressed here. The chorus of the song is repeated again, with the singer hoping to bring faith where there is doubt, and love where there is hatred.
Overall, the song is a plea for guidance towards being a better person, spreading peace, love, and forgiveness to those around them. The lyrics are a manifestation of the idea that the only way to spread peace to others is to be at peace with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
A Thiarna treoaigh muid
Lord guide us
Sólás a thabhairt
Grant that I may seek to comfort rather than be comforted
Nach é a cuartú
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven
Mar bheireann tú maithiúnas
Gheobhaidh tú maithiúnas
A Thiarna treoaigh muid
Lord guide us
Gur bheir grá a thabhairt
Grant that I may seek to love rather than be loved
Na é a fháil
Agus nuair a gheobhaimid bás
And it is by dying one awakens to eternal life
Múscailte muid i mbeatha síoraí
Grant that I may awaken to eternal life
Make me a channel of Your peace
Where there is doubt I bring faith
Mar bheireann tú grá
If you give love
Gheobhaid tú grá
You will receive love
Agus nuair a gheobhaimid bás
And it is by dying one awakens to eternal life
Múscailte muid i mbeatha síoraí
Grant that I may awaken to eternal life
Where there is hatred I bring love
A Thiarna treoaigh muid
Lord guide us
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Anna Worley
I first remember of hearing this song when I was about 3 and I cried the rest of the evening. I think I even cried myself to sleep. And now, about 12 years later, I still cry.
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Oooooo
Elio Guida
wow
Gary
Always brings tears to my eyes.
Larry Wooley
She is simply the best!
Gary
America needs this now more than ever.
Doris Ammer
I love it😚😚😚😚😚
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This American loves Moya Brennan!
Ysolde Claire Duffy
How you have grown up Paul and Aisling,and how Happy i was to see you here on tour, sláinté
MELISSA MARCUS MOLIJOL
St Francis pray for us!