Kurt Carr - Peace and Favor Rest On Us Lyrics

Peace and Favor Rest On Us is built as a communal song of praise, joining glory to God with a repeated prayer for peace and favor. Its opening wording closely recalls the angelic proclamation at Christ’s birth: glory to God in the highest and peace on earth. The song carries that announcement into congregational worship through calls to offer the best praise and to lift up the Savior.

The choir directions for tenors, altos, sopranos, and the full ensemble make the refrain feel shared rather than private. Each section returns to the same two ideas: God receives glory, and his people seek the rest of divine peace and favor. Luke 2:14 provides the clearest scriptural connection, while Psalm 67:1 similarly asks for God’s gracious favor to rest upon his people. The extensive repetition functions as a corporate confession, keeping attention on praise, blessing, and unity. Its message is simple and focused: worship rises to God while peace and favor are received as gifts from him.