“Your Peace Will Make Us One” uses the tune of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a soldier’s hymn with origins in the Civil War, to switch its onus — not as the defeat of an enemy but as the triumphant, unitive peace of God which makes all people one.
The Battle Hymn has had many iterations — This...
[Verse 1]
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
You are speaking truth to power, You are laying down our swords
Replanting every vineyard 'til a brand new wine is poured
Your peace will make us one
[Verse 2]
I've seen You in our home fires burning with a quiet light
You are mothering and feeding in the wee hours of the night
Your gentle love is patient, You will never fade or tire
Your peace will make us one
[Chorus]
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one
[Verse 3]
In the beauty of the lilies, You were born across the sea
With a glory in Your bosom that is still transfiguring
Dismantling our empires 'til each one of us is free
Your peace will make us one
[Chorus]
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Your peace will make us one
Audrey Assad released Your Peace Will Make Us One on Fri Oct 11 2019.