Hillsong UNITED - Prince Of Peace Lyrics
Released: 31 Mar 2023
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
My heart a storm
Clouds raging deep within
The Prince of Peace
Came bursting
through the wind
The violent sky held its breath
And in Your light I found rest
CHORUS
Tearing through the night
Riding on the storm
Staring down the fight
My eyes found Yours
Shining like the sun
Striding through my fear
The Prince of Peace met me there
You heard my prayer
VERSE 2:
Hope like the sun
Light piercing through the dark
The Prince of Peace
Came and broke into my heart
The violent cross
The empty grave
And in Your light I found grace
CHORUS 2:
Tearing through the night
Riding on the storm
Staring down the fight
My eyes found Yours
Shining like the sun
Striding through
my fear
The Prince of Peace met me there
You’re always there
You heard my prayer
BRIDGE:
Your love surrounds me
When my thoughts wage war
When night screams terror
There Your voice will roar
Come death or shadow
God I know Your light will meet me there
When fear comes knocking
There You’ll be my guard
When day breeds trouble
There You’ll hold my heart
Come storm or battle
God I know
Your peace will meet me there
Again and again
POST BRIDGE:
Oh be still my heart
And know
That You are God
Oh fear no evil
For I know You are here
BRIDGE 2:
And my soul will know
Your love surrounds me
When my thoughts wage war
When night screams terror
There Your voice will roar
Come death or shadow
God I know Your
light will meet me there
And my soul will know
When fear comes knocking
There You’ll be my guard
When day breeds trouble
There You’ll hold my heart
Come storm or battle
God I know
Your peace will meet me there
TAGS:
Oh be still my heart
And my soul will ever know
That You are God
And You heard my prayer
Video
Prince Of Peace - Of Dirt And Grace (Live From The Land) - Hillsong UNITED
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong UNITED's "Prince of Peace," featured on the 2023 release *Of Dirt And Grace: Live From The Land (Expanded Edition)*, offers a profound meditation on the enduring comfort and powerful reign of Jesus Christ. The song draws its core message from the multifaceted nature of Christ’s identity, particularly as revealed in Isaiah 9:6, where the prophet foretells a coming ruler who will be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This singular verse encapsulates the very essence of what "Prince of Peace" seeks to convey: that in a world often fraught with turmoil and division, the presence and reign of Jesus bring an unparalleled and divinely appointed peace. The song’s thematic focus is not on a fleeting sense of calm, but on the deep, unshakeable peace that originates from God, a peace that transcends human understanding and circumstance, as promised by Jesus Himself in John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." This distinction is crucial; the peace of the world is conditional and temporary, whereas Christ’s peace is a gift, a settled state of being that arises from a reconciled relationship with God. Furthermore, the song’s exploration of Christ as Prince of Peace resonates with His role as the one who reconciles humanity to God, as described in Colossians 1:20: "and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross." This theological depth underscores that the peace we experience through Christ is not merely an absence of conflict but the active presence of God’s restorative power, healing the brokenness in our lives and in the world. The song invites listeners to anchor their hope and their peace in this eternal truth, finding solace and strength in the one who has overcome the world (John 16:33) and reigns with unyielding authority. It's a call to remember that even amidst the dust and grace of life, the Prince of Peace remains, offering a secure haven for every soul.