Kim Hill - Let the Peace of God Reign Lyrics
Lyrics
Father of life draw me closer
Lord, my heart is set on You
Let me run the race of time
With your life unfolding mine
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
O Holy Spirit, You're my comfort
Strengthen me, hold my head up high
And I stand upon Your truth
Bringing glory unto You
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
O Lord, I hunger for more of You
Rise up within me
Let me know Your truth
O Holy Spirit, saturate my soul
And let the life of God
Fill me now
Let Your healing power
Breathe life and make me whole
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
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Let The Peace Of God Reign (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Hill’s profound worship anthem, "Let the Peace of God Reign," released in 1999 on the album *Renewing the Heart - For Such a Time As This*, stands as a timeless invitation to surrender and divine indwelling. Far more than just a song, it serves as a fervent prayer, articulating a deep yearning for God’s presence and the transformative power of His peace to permeate every aspect of life. Its impact lies in its direct address to the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the subsequent declaration of faith, guiding those who engage with it into a more intimate spiritual posture.
The song immediately draws us into a posture of intimacy, beginning with the plea, "Father of life, draw me closer; Lord, my heart is set on You." This opening mirrors the longing expressed in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you," emphasizing a two-way dynamic of desire. The declaration that one's heart is "set on You" speaks to an undivided devotion, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 119:10, "With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments." The subsequent aspiration, "Let me run the race of time with Your life unfolding mine," beautifully illustrates the New Testament call to live a Christ-centered existence. This line resonates deeply with Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me," and the imagery of the "race" from Hebrews 12:1-2, urging perseverance with Jesus as our focus. The repeated core petition, "And let the peace of God, let it reign," becomes the central heartbeat of the song, a powerful cry for the profound peace described in Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The lyrics then shift focus to the Holy Spirit, acknowledging Him as the Comforter and source of strength. "O Holy Spirit, You're my comfort, strengthen me, hold my head up high" aligns perfectly with Jesus' promise of the Comforter in John 14:26 and 16:7, who empowers believers and lifts their spirits. To "stand upon Your truth" is to build one's life on the unwavering foundation of God’s Word, as taught in John 17:17, "Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." This stance inevitably leads to "bringing glory unto You," fulfilling the divine purpose for which we are created, echoing 1 Corinthians 10:31, "whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." The reiteration of "And let the peace of God, let it reign" reinforces the ultimate desire for this divine tranquility to govern our thoughts, emotions, and circumstances, reflecting Colossians 3:15, "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body."
The final section escalates the intensity of the prayer, moving from a desire for peace to a profound hunger for more of God Himself. "O Lord, I hunger for more of You, rise up within me, let me know Your truth" is a poignant expression of spiritual thirst, reminiscent of Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied," and Psalm 42:1-2. The plea for the Holy Spirit to "saturate my soul" is a yearning for complete infilling, an experience described in Ephesians 5:18, where believers are encouraged to "be filled with the Spirit." This saturation leads to the prayer, "And let the life of God fill me now," a request for the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10. The song culminates with a cry for divine restoration: "Let Your healing power breathe life and make me whole." This is not merely a request for physical healing, but for a holistic renewal—spiritual, emotional, and mental—a complete making new that aligns with Psalm 103:2-3 and 2 Corinthians 5:17. Through this complete surrender and infilling, the ultimate outcome is the reigning peace of God, a peace that settles all inner turmoil and establishes God's sovereignty in one's existence.
"Let the Peace of God Reign" is more than just a melody and lyrics; it is a profound declaration of reliance on God's omnipresent peace and a model for cultivating a life deeply rooted in Him. Its message resonates with anyone seeking solace, strength, and purpose in a chaotic world, inspiring a conscious decision to allow divine peace, born of surrender and spiritual saturation, to govern all things. It beckons us to not just seek peace, but to actively invite it to reign supreme, transforming our hearts and empowering us for "such a time as this."