Lyrics
Verse 1
Our God is the Prince of Peace
He is carrying
Every burden on his shoulders
God of the ones who weep
He is comforting
Every heart weighed down with sorrow
Chorus
You help us stand when the ground starts shaking
Your outstretched hand is strong to save
So we call on You again
To heal this broken land
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Verse 2
Our God is the King of Kings
And the government
It is resting on His shoulders
God seated on the throne
Ruling over all
He’s the everlasting Father
Chorus
You help us stand when the ground starts shaking
Your outstretched hand is strong to save
So we call on You again
To heal this broken land
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Bridge
We cry out on our knees
For You to intervene
In all the suffering
We need Your peace God
We plead the Blood of Christ
Over the battle lines
Come heal and reconcile
We need Your peace God
We pray and prophesy
With holy hands held high
For every child we cry
We need your peace God
Your Kingdom rule and reign
Here on the earth You made
Let hope arise today
Refrain
Our God is the Prince of Peace
He is carrying
Every burden on his shoulders
God of the ones who weep
He is comforting
Every heart weighed down with sorrow
Our God is the King of Kings
And the government
It is resting on His shoulders
God seated on the throne
Ruling over all
He’s the everlasting Father
Outro
So we call on you again
To heal this broken land
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Maranatha, Come Lord Come
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Prince of Peace” is a prayer for God’s rule to become visible amid grief, conflict, and instability. The opening names God as the one who carries burdens and comforts those who weep. It then draws on Isaiah’s royal titles, joining “Prince of Peace,” “King of Kings,” and “everlasting Father” with the image of government resting upon his shoulders.
The chorus turns those declarations into petition, asking for strength, healing, and the Lord’s coming. “Maranatha, Come Lord Come” gives the song an ancient Christian prayer and directs its hope toward Christ’s promised return. The bridge widens the concern to suffering, battle lines, children, reconciliation, and the peace of God’s kingdom on earth. Rather than treating peace as mere calm, the lyrics present it as the fruit of Christ’s saving and reconciling reign. Its movement from lament to intercession makes the song especially suited to communal prayer in troubled circumstances.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised ruler is called Prince of Peace, with government on his shoulders.
- Revelation 22:20 The closing prayer asks the Lord Jesus to come.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God is described as the source of comfort in affliction.