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Let There Be Peace
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Highlands Worship's 'Let There Be Peace' is a worship song that blends Christmas imagery with a prayer for inner peace. It references the holy night and angels singing, celebrating the Savior's arrival to a broken world. The lyrics invite the weary and burdened to lay down their worries, promising restoration and inviting listeners to join in heavenly praise. The repeated refrain 'Let there be peace in our hearts tonight' emphasizes a desire for calm and divine presence. The song connects the Christmas story to personal peace and hope, making it suitable for Advent or general worship settings.
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Alleluia, o holy night
Angels sing on this night divine
Alleluia, o holy night
Let peace come down and shine heaven's light
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-oh
The Savior came to a world that was broken
Good news for all mankind
In Him the fullness and hope of salvation
He led the way to life
Let peace be in our hearts tonight
Alleluia, o holy night
Angels sing on this night divine
Alleluia, o holy night
Let peace come down and shine heaven's light
Let peace come down and shine heaven's light
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Shine heaven's light
All who are weary, all who are burdened
Come lay your worries down
He will restore the heart that is hurting
Come join in heaven's sound
Let peace be in our hearts tonight
Alleluia, o holy night
Angels sing on this night divine
Alleluia, o holy night
Let peace come down and shine heaven's light
Let peace come down and shine heaven's light
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Shine heaven's light
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Shine heaven's light
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Alleluia, o holy night
Angels sing as our praises rise
Alleluia, o holy night
Jesus you reign in our hearts tonight
Jesus you reign in our hearts
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
In our hearts tonight