Peace In The Valley
R. H. Harris Lyrics
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But I must go along
Till the Lord comes to call
Me away, oh Lord
Well, the morning is bright
And the Lamb is the Light
And the night is as fair
Oh, there will be peace in the valley
For me, for me
There will be peace in the valley
For me, oh, Lord I pray
No more sadness, no more sadness
No more trouble there'll be
There will be peace in the valley
For me, for me
Well, the bear will be gentle
The wolf will be tame
And the lion shall lay down
With the lamb, oh yes
And the (?) from the wild
Will be led by a child
I'll be changed from this creature
That I am
Oh, there will be peace in the valley
For me someday
There will be peace in the valley
For me, I pray
Oh, no more sadness, no more sadness
No more trouble there will be
There will be peace in the valley
For me, for me
The song "Peace in the Valley" by R. H. Harris is a gospel hymn that speaks to the idea that even in the face of hardships and struggles, a brighter tomorrow is always possible with faith and hope. The singer in the song is weary and tired, but they know they must continue on until their time to join the Lord comes. They express their belief that the morning light is bright and the Lamb is the Light, meaning that even in the darkness, there is a guiding force that will lead them to peace. The chorus repeats the sentiment that there will be peace in the valley for the singer, and they pray for this peaceful existence, free from sadness and trouble.
The following verse speaks of a future, idyllic existence where even the wild creatures will be gentle and tame. The image of the lion lying down with the lamb is a powerful symbol of peace, highlighting the idea that even the strongest and most fearsome animals can coexist peacefully. The singer says they will be changed from their current state, suggesting a transformation that comes with this peace. The final chorus reiterates the hope for peace in the valley, free from sadness and trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired and weary
I am exhausted and tired
But I must go along
But I must carry on
Till the Lord comes to call Me away, oh Lord
Until the Lord calls me to the afterlife
Well, the morning is bright
The morning sun is radiant
And the Lamb is the Light
The Lamb represents the Lord and is my guiding light
And the night is as fair As the day
The night is just as beautiful as the day
Oh, there will be peace in the valley For me, for me
I look forward to experiencing peace in the afterlife
There will be peace in the valley For me, oh, Lord I pray
I pray for peace in the afterlife
No more sadness, no more sadness
There will be no more sorrow
No more trouble there'll be
I will not face any more adversity
There will be peace in the valley For me, for me
I will experience peace in the afterlife
Well, the bear will be gentle
The bear will not be aggressive
The wolf will be tame
The wolf will be docile
And the lion shall lay down With the lamb, oh yes
Even the most ferocious predators will live in harmony
And the (?) from the wild
All wild creatures
Will be led by a child
Even a child will be able to lead them
I'll be changed from this creature That I am
I will be transformed from my mortal body
Oh, there will be peace in the valley For me someday
I will eventually experience peace in the afterlife
There will be peace in the valley For me, I pray
I hope for peace in the afterlife
Oh, no more sadness, no more sadness
There will be no more sorrow
No more trouble there will be
I will not face any more adversity
There will be peace in the valley For me, for me
I will experience peace in the afterlife
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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