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 1
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
Oh, let there be peace, peace to every nation
Let there be hope for all the world to see
Let there be love, yeah, and joy to all the children
Let there be peace on Earth for you and me
Chorus
Yeah, 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
Post-Chorus
Let there be peace on Earth for you and me
Let there be peace on Earth for you and me
Verse 1
He said, "I've been where you've been before
Down every hallway's a slamming door"
No way out, no one to come and save me
Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me
Then somebody said what I'm saying to you
Opened my eyes and told me the truth
They said, "Just a little faith, it'll all get better"
So I followed that preacher man down to the river and now I'm
Pre-Chorus
Changed
And now I'm stronger
Chorus
There must've been something in the water
Oh, there must've been something in the water
Verse 2
And well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
Didn't think about it for a couple of days
Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
I was all out of hope and all out of fight
Couldn't fight back the tears, so I fell on my knees
Saying, "God, if you're there, come and rescue me"
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood and now I'm
Pre-Chorus
Changed
And now I'm stronger
Chorus
There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the water
Bridge
'Cause now I'm singing along to Amazing Grace
Can't nobody wipe this smile off my face
Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Thank God almighty, I saw the light
Gonna look ahead, no turning back
Live every day, give it all that I have
Trust in someone bigger than me
Ever since the day that I believed I am changed
And now I'm stronger
Chorus
There must be something in the water (Amazing grace)
Oh, there must be something in the water (How sweet the sound)
Oh, there must be something in the water (That saved a wretch)
Oh, there must be something in the water (Like me)
Oh, yeah
Outro
I once was lost
(I am changed)
But now I'm found
(Stronger)
I was blind, but now, I see
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Let There Be Peace and Something in the Water form a medley about peace, compassion, conversion, and changed life. The first song turns a Christmas wish into prayer for nations, children, hungry neighbors, and an end to war. Its desire to become the hands and feet of Jesus gives that prayer a practical direction: peace is joined to mercy and care for people in need.
The second song shifts to a testimony of despair giving way to faith. Images of the river, washing, and new strength suggest baptism and spiritual renewal, while the quotation from Amazing Grace reinforces the movement from being lost to being found. Together, the songs connect public hope with personal transformation. Peace is sought through prayer and neighborly compassion, while new life is described through rescue, belief, joy, and trust in someone greater. The medley closes with familiar language of restored sight, placing its account of change within a recognizably Christian story of grace.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 5:9 Jesus calls peacemakers blessed.
- Matthew 25:40 Jesus identifies care for people in need with service offered to him.
- Romans 6:4 Baptism is connected with walking in newness of life.