Lyrics
Instrumental
Verse 1
Unto us a child is born and
Unto us a son is given
What child is this? Born as the King of all kings
Weight of sin upon His shoulders
Paid the price to grant us wholeness
What child is this? Born as the King of all kings
Chorus
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
Verse 2
Darkness flees, radiance conquers
Captives free, yokes are shattered
What child is this? You are the King of all kings
Grace invades upon Your order
Mighty God has won us over
What child is this? You are the King of all kings
Chorus
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
Bridge
You draw us in Your wonder
As we lay our burdens down
You call us sons and daughters
We're no longer orphans now
You have overcome the darkness
By the power of Your great love
Now we rest in Your dominion
Come and have Your way in us
You draw us in Your wonder
As we lay our burdens down
And You call us sons and daughters
We're no longer orphans now
You have overcome the darkness
By the power of Your great love
Now we rest in Your dominion
Come and have Your way in us!
Chorus
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore!
Bridge
You draw us in Your wonder
As we lay our burdens down
You call us sons and daughters
We're no longer orphans now
You have overcome the darkness
By the power of Your great love
Now we rest in Your dominion
Come and have Your way in us
Chorus
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
O, Prince of peace
Be enthroned
Forevermore
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Prince of Peace” brings the language of Christ’s birth into a worshipful declaration of his reign. The opening identifies the promised child as King, then connects his coming with the burden of sin and the gift of wholeness. The chorus responds by asking the Prince of Peace to be enthroned forever, turning the Nativity theme into adoration rather than treating it only as a historical scene.
Isaiah’s titles for the promised son provide the song’s clearest biblical foundation, especially “Mighty God” and “Prince of Peace.” The later images of fleeing darkness, broken yokes, and released captives expand that promise into Christ’s saving rule. Its bridge shifts toward belonging: burdens are laid down, former orphans are called sons and daughters, and rest is found under divine dominion. That movement from the child’s birth to freedom, adoption, and worship gives the song a unified picture of the King whose loving authority overcomes darkness.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised child is called Mighty God and Prince of Peace.
- Colossians 1:13 God rescues people from darkness and brings them into the kingdom of his Son.
- John 1:12 Those who receive Christ are given the right to become children of God.