Your Peace Will Make Us One
Audrey Assad's song 'Your Peace Will Make Us One' reimagines the classic hymn 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' with a focus on peace and unity. The lyrics speak of God's presence in everyday life, from home fires to the quiet work of nurturing, and envision a world transformed by divine peace that dismantles empires and brings freedom. The repeated refrain 'Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!' echoes the original hymn while shifting the emphasis from battle to reconciliation. The song expresses hope that God's peace will unite people, drawing on imagery of vineyards, lilies, and transfiguration to convey spiritual renewal and communal harmony.
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
You are speaking truth to power, you are laying down our swords
Replanting every vineyard til a brand new wine is poured
Your peace will make us one
I've seen you in our home fires burning with a quiet light
You are mothering and feeding in the wee hours of the night
Your gentle love is patient, you will never fade or tire
Your peace will make us one
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one
In the beauty of the lilies you were born across the sea
With a glory in your bosom that is still transfiguring
Dismantling our empires til each one of us is free
Your peace will make us one
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one