Peace In The Valley
Rev. Cleophus Robinson 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 as the day
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 [Incomprehensible] 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 some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, 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
The first two lines of Rev. Cleophus Robinson's song "Peace in the Valley" immediately convey a sense of weariness and exhaustion on behalf of the singer. Despite this, the lyrics express a steadfast commitment to continue moving forward until the Lord calls them away. The mention of the morning being bright and the lamb being the light suggest a hopeful outlook and the idea that a bright future is coming. The song paints a vivid picture of a valley where there is finally peace and respite from the hardships of life, emphasizing the idea of no more sadness or trouble.
The lyrics speak to a common human desire for a better world, one free from conflict and hardship. The idea of predators like bears and wolves being gentle and the mention of a child leading the wild animals remind us of the biblical passage in Isaiah 11:6-9 which also speaks of the lion laying down with the lamb; and is often used to describe a peaceful world. Ultimately, the song is about hope, faith, and belief that God will one day bring us to a place of peace where we can lay down our burdens and find rest.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired and weary
I am exhausted and physically drained
But I must go along
Despite my weariness, I must continue my journey
Till the Lord comes to call me away, oh Lord
I will persist until the divine presence calls me home to rest
Well, the morning is bright
The start of the day is filled with light and hope
And the Lamb is the Light
The gentle and pure essence of Christ illuminates my path
And the night is as fair as the day
The darkness of night is no different from the brightness of day in the presence of God
Oh, there will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will find tranquility in my journey
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I seek peace and comfort from the divine power
No more sadness, no more sadness, no more trouble there'll be
In the afterlife, I will be free from sorrow and tribulation
Well, the bear will be gentle
Even the most ferocious creatures will become tame and peaceful
The wolf will be tame
Animals known for their aggression will become docile
And the lion shall lay down with the lamb, oh yes
A time of harmony and peace will come, symbolized by unlikely creatures lying together
And the [Incomprehensible] from the wild
Even the wildest and most untamed animals
Will be led by a child
Will be guided by a pure and innocent presence
I'll be changed from this creature that I am
I will undergo an eternal transformation
Oh, there will be peace in the valley for me some day
I will find ultimate serenity and harmony someday
No more sadness, no more sadness, no more trouble there'll be
In the afterlife, I will be free from sorrow and tribulation
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will find tranquility in my journey
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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