Lyrics
Chorus
Let there be peace
Peace to every nation
Let there be hope
For all the world to see
Let there be love
And joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
Verse 1
If I had one wish on my Christmas list
It wouldn't be for presents under my tree
They'd be no more tears for crying
No more wars for fighting
And every mother's child would have enough to eat
Pre-Chorus
So when I get down on my knees to pray
I ask the Lord above to light the way
Chorus
And let there be peace
Peace to every nation
Let there be hope
For all the world to see
Let there be love
And joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
Verse 2
When I look in the mirror, all I wanna see
Is true compassion looking back at me
I wanna, I wanna love my neighbor
And be the hands and feet of
Jesus, take his love to the least of these
Pre-Chorus
All I'm asking to be the change
When I get down on my knees, I say:
Chorus
Let there be peace
Peace to every nation
Let there be hope
For all the world to see
Let there be love
And joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
Bridge
Let there be peace
Let there be love
Let there be joy
For you and me
Let there be peace
Let there be love
Let there be joy
For you and me
For you and me
Chorus
Let there be peace
Peace to every nation
Let there be hope
For all the world to see
Let there be love
And joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
(Peace)
(Peace to every nation)
Let there be hope
For all the world to see
Let there be love
And joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
(Peace on Earth)
For you and me
Outro
Let there be peace on Earth
For you and me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Let There Be Peace is a Christmas song that turns a holiday wish into a prayer for the world. The chorus asks for peace in every nation, hope for all to see, and love and joy for the children, ending with peace on Earth. The first verse says the singer's Christmas list would not hold presents but an end to tears and wars, and a meal for every mother's child.
The second verse looks inward, wanting to see true compassion in the mirror, to love a neighbor, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus, taking His love to the least of these. The pre-choruses show the singer on bended knees asking the Lord to light the way. The wording recalls Luke 2:14 on peace on earth, Matthew 22:39 on loving a neighbor, and Matthew 25:40 on serving the least. The gentle, repeated chorus gives the song a warm, hopeful tone that suits a family or church Christmas gathering.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:14 The angels announce peace on earth among those with whom God is pleased.
- Matthew 22:39 Jesus teaches love for a neighbor as for oneself.
- Matthew 25:40 Whatever is done for the least of these is done for Christ.