Lyrics
Let there be peace on earth
and let it begin with me
Let There Be Peace on Earth
The peace that was meant to be
With God as our Father
Brothers all are we
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now.
With ev'ry step I take
Let this be my solemn vow
To take each moment and live
Each moment in peace eternally
Let there be peace on earth
and let it begin with me
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Let There Be Peace on Earth” turns a broad hope for peace into a personal commitment. Its central refrain begins with a desire for peace across the earth, then immediately places responsibility on the individual voice. The lyric grounds human kinship in God’s fatherhood and imagines life with others as a walk in harmony rather than rivalry or division.
The final lines give the song’s appeal a practical shape. Peace is not reserved for a distant future; it begins in the present moment and is renewed with each step. The solemn vow to live each moment peacefully aligns naturally with biblical calls to pursue peace and preserve unity. In Vince Gill’s country-gospel setting, the simple repetition keeps the focus on reconciliation, personal accountability, and the daily practice of treating others as members of one human family under God.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 5:9 Jesus calls peacemakers blessed and identifies them as children of God.
- Romans 12:18 Paul instructs believers to live at peace with everyone whenever possible.
- Ephesians 4:3 Believers are urged to preserve unity through the bond of peace.