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Jerusalem
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
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Aaron Shust's song 'Jerusalem' is a prayerful plea for the peace of Jerusalem, inspired by Psalm 122. The lyrics repeatedly ask for shalom upon the city and its people, for the sake of brothers and friends and the house of the Lord. The song also invokes God as the Guardian of Israel, asking for divine protection and crying out 'How long, O Lord?' It reflects a deep longing for peace and security in a troubled land, rooted in biblical imagery and intercession.
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We pray for the peace
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem
For the sake of our brothers and friends
We now say, "Shalom be within you"
We pray for the peace
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem
For the sake of the House of the Lord
We seek your good
We pray for the peace
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem
For the sake of our brothers and friends
We now say, "Shalom be within you"
We pray for the peace
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem
For the sake of the House of the Lord
We seek your good
So may the Guardian of Israel arise
May His chariots of fire fill the skies
To protect you from every evil and keep your lives
We cry, "How long, O Lord, how long?"
So may the Guardian of Israel arise
May His chariots of fire fill the skies
To protect you from every evil and keep your lives
We cry, "How long, O Lord, how long?"
We pray for the peace
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem
For the sake of our brothers and friends
We say, "Shalom"