Peace In The Valley
Reeves Jim Lyrics

The song "Peace In The Valley" by Reeves Jim is a gospel hymn that speaks about the longing for peace amidst the struggles of life. The first verse of the song talks about weariness and the need for rest. The singer sings about going alone until the "lord shall come and call" them away. The second line of the first verse implies that the singer is perhaps going through a difficult time and is patiently waiting for an end to their struggles. The image of the morning being bright and the lamp being alight denotes hope and perhaps symbolizes the arrival of peace. However, the singer also acknowledges the difficulties of nighttime which is described as being "black as the sea".

The chorus of the song provides the main message which talks about the hope for peace in the valley. The singer prays to the Lord for peace and envisages a future where there is no sadness, no sorrow and no troubles to be seen. This image is consistent with the biblical portrayal of heaven which is described as a place of peace, where all sorrows and troubles are done away with. The instrumental section provides a moment for the listener to internalize the powerful message of the song. The final verse of the song consolidates the message of peace in the valley, as the singer repeats their desire to find peace in the old valley.