Peace In The Valley

Peace in the valley is a hymn that is often sung in church choirs. However, I came across it on one of Johnny Cash's albums. I don't attend church services but I like to listen to this song every now and then, it has a soothing affect on me. The song can be found on many of his albums, he has an album titled "Just as I am" which is composed entirely of hymns.

He sang this song at San Quentin to prisoners in the 60s. He believed most prisoners were working for the Lord back then. In the 3^rd. Stanza of this song when he sings "And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes" he definitely touched the souls of many a hardened criminal

                                
                                  Album "Just as I am"

I'm presenting the lyrics to the song here.

Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes

There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me

Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes

There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, dear Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me

» left by e

3 years 348 days ago.
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Too cool Dave. Yes, I don’t see any difference between the religions and the experiences that Johnny Cash sings about. One person pictures Jesus and God, another pictures Allah, another pictures Krishna, and a meditator may not picture anything at all and go even deeper after the experience with no images stopping the process. Many ways to God, ay? I wish more people would understand these things. I know you do. It would be a better, more peaceful world. ………..e

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» left by 3 years 346 days ago.

Yes e, there are many pathways leading to God. Only we must beware we don't step on any of the mines hidden and laid out along the way.

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» left by susan thom

from nj 3 years 348 days ago.

hi david, i love this song. haven't heard it in years, but remember it well. i love johnny cash. my favorite? Hurt. I have his Cd entitled Cash. what an honest spirit. thanks for sharing, best regards, sue

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» left by 3 years 346 days ago.

You know Susan I've been a fan of Johnny since I was a teenager. The song "hurt" I can't seem to place it. Could you give me a few more lyrics to the song maybe I'll recognize it. "thanks for commenting"

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» left by susan thom from nj 3 years 346 days ago.

hi david... 2002 CD Johnny Cash American IV: the man comes around [Originally by Nine Inch Nails] I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything [Chorus:] What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I am still right here (chorus) my best, sue

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