I couldn’t pass up Helen’s theme of peace for today’s “Song Lyric Sunday.”
I’ve always felt “Peace Like a River” was an old song. Some sites list it as African American Spiritual. But I’ve also seen John O. Schroeder identified as the author. It feels like a spiritual to me. One nice thing about this song is that it’s easy to learn. Some versions are faster, but I picked a relaxing one for this Sunday afternoon. I hope you enjoy it.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
2. I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.
3. I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
Lyrics found here.
For more on “Song Lyric Sunday,” and more peace songs, visit:
https://helenswordsoflife.com/2017/10/21/song-lyric-sunday-theme-for-102217/
October 22, 2017 at 2:44 pm
This one made me smile. Nice choice.
October 22, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Thanks. Happy it made you smile. 🙂
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October 23, 2017 at 10:14 pm
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October 22, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Beautiful song. I’ve never heard this song before and I have enjoyed listening. A wonderful discover and I shall put this on my go-to list. The side show is tremendous even without the singing.
October 22, 2017 at 8:55 pm
Yay! I’m happy to introduce it to you. I loved the pictures, too.
October 22, 2017 at 5:04 pm
Water can be so peaceful and I love the harmonica part.
October 22, 2017 at 8:56 pm
Water is amazing in bringing peace and healing. Yes, that was a nice part.
October 22, 2017 at 7:19 pm
Great song. Peace is such a beautiful gift.
October 22, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Thanks, Scott. It sure is!
October 22, 2017 at 7:29 pm
What a neat song! I love it, and need to let my grand-daughter listen to it. I just know she’d love to sing it. 🙂
October 22, 2017 at 7:37 pm
Yay! I’m hoping to teach it to my grand daughter, too. 🙂
October 22, 2017 at 11:47 pm
Peace is very much like a river, could be endlessly moving along, if we’d stop and reflect more. Beautiful.
October 23, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Thank you for that wise comment!
October 23, 2017 at 6:58 am
A true hymn
October 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Yes! 🙂 We actually have it in our church’s paperback songbook we use on Wednesday nights.
October 23, 2017 at 11:11 am
as a kid, there were times our christian youth group would like to sing this song.
October 23, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Its a good one for the young and the young at heart. 🙂
October 23, 2017 at 7:39 pm
I’ve always enjoyed this song. May peace flow mighty like a river…
October 23, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Oh, good! We could use some peace like that!
October 23, 2017 at 11:24 pm
Indeed!
October 23, 2017 at 11:13 pm
Wonderful song choice. Anything to do with water makes me feel peaceful.
October 24, 2017 at 11:23 pm
Thank you! Water is healing. Maybe it has something to do with our bodies being made up mostly of water.
October 29, 2017 at 11:37 am
Beautiful! ❤ Thanks so much for sharing this!
October 31, 2017 at 12:28 am
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it !
November 14, 2017 at 9:12 pm
Lovely song and each variation has it’s positives. Best wishes for your book, JoAnna! Congratulations, too! 🎇🎉🎆
November 14, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Thank you, Robin. 🙂