The Optimism of Elvis's Peace in the Valley

Spotted in my clippings this morning, "The song is about clinging to hope while things are tough. And the Bible serves as a testament to this optimism. Those who are feeling down will find immense comfort in “Peace in the Valley,” and those who have a religious bent will have their convictions reinforced."

An interesting article in Country Thang Daily, "Listeners Find Peace in Elvis Presley’s Song “Peace in the Valley” drew me to listen to the song.

 

Oh well, I'm tired and so wearyBut I must go alone'Til the Lord comes and callsCalls me away, oh yes
Well, the morning's so brightAnd the lamp is alightAnd the nightNight is as black as the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some dayThere will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I prayThere'll be no sadness, no sorrowNo trouble, trouble I seeThere will be peace in the valley for me
Well the bear will be gentleAnd the wolves will be tameAnd the lion shall lay downBy the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wildShall be lit by a childAnd I'll be changedChanged from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some dayThere will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I prayThere'll be no sadness, no sorrowOh my Lord, no trouble, trouble I seeThere will be peace in the valley for me, for me
 
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