Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and pe… Read Full Bio ↴Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and performing music under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt since 2001. His most well-known songs include the #1 hit Ocean, Fragile, Spark, Meet With Me, Wartime Lullaby and Cheer Up.

Lamont is also the co-founder of Love146 - an international organization working to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation. Many of his songs reflect his commitment to this cause and to the restoration of survivors of abuse and exploitation. He has been the musical guest of a wide variety of hosts including GQ Magazine, NBA, International Justice Mission, Yale Sex Week, feminist gatherings, mega churches, synagogues and bars.

Lamont grew up in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he learned to love music, partying with friends and of course ice hockey. He is currently based in New Haven, Connecticut where he continues to pursue music and develop programs for Love146.

Over the years, many friends have collaborated with Lamont under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt including Jonny Rodgers, Austin Morrison, Tommy Lee, Colin Meyer, Jake Carey and Tim Sway.

The Ten Shekel Shirt discography includes Much, Risk and the most recent album Jubilee.

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Peace With You
Ten Shekel Shirt Lyrics

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It's nice to be at peace with You
It's fine with me to be close to You

My eyes are fixed on You, oh Lord
I see You, I see You
My hands are clean, my heart is pure
You washed me, thank You

I used to be attracted to
The things of this world
I used to be at war with You
And now I'm fighting on Your side

It's nice to be at peace with You
It's fine with me, yeah, it's alright to be close to You

My love for You is unashamed
I love You, I love You
My guilt is gone, I'm free to fly
Inside, inside

I used to be entangled by
The things of this world
And I used to seem so far from You
And now I feel You by my side

It's nice to be at peace with You
It's fine with me, yeah it's alright to be close to You
It's nice to be at peace with You
It's fine with me, yeah it's alright to be close to You

It's nice to be at peace with You
It's fine with me to be close to You

At peace with You
At peace with You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Peace With You" by Ten Shekel Shirt displays the transformational power of Jesus in the life of the songwriter. The chorus "It's nice to be at peace with You, it's fine with me to be close to You," emphasizes the newfound relationship with God. The joy and gratitude felt towards God is apparent in the lines "My eyes are fixed on You, oh Lord, I see You, I see You. My hands are clean, my heart is pure, You washed me, thank You." This indicates a sense of surrender, being cleansed of sinful desires and being made holy.

The songwriter candidly acknowledges a history of rebel behavior towards God, "I used to be attracted to the things of this world, I used to be at war with You" but now acknowledges a newfound purpose in fighting on God's side. The phrase, "My love for You is unashamed, I love You, I love You" portrays the songwriter's elevated level of affection for God and the absence of shame in expressing it. The songwriter also acknowledges a change from feeling distant from God, "I used to seem so far from You" to feeling intimately connected with God "And now I feel You by my side."

Overall, "Peace With You" expresses the inner transformation, redemption, and newfound closeness with Jesus that the songwriter has experienced.

Line by Line Meaning

It's nice to be at peace with You
Being at peace with You feels good and comforting

It's fine with me to be close to You
I am content with being close to You

My eyes are fixed on You, oh Lord
I am focused on You, Lord

I see You, I see You
I truly see You and Your presence

My hands are clean, my heart is pure
My hands are free from wrongdoing, and my heart is sincere

You washed me, thank You
You cleansed me, and I am grateful

I used to be attracted to
I was once drawn to

The things of this world
The material possessions and desires of the world

I used to be at war with You
I was once in conflict with You

And now I'm fighting on Your side
Now I am on Your side, joining Your cause