The Millennium Prayer

The lyrics begin as a familiar prayer asking God for care, forgiveness, and protection. The repeated lines give the song a steady, reflective feeling, while the later verses widen its focus from individual needs to hopes shared by people everywhere. By the end, the repeated “Amen” sounds like a communal expression of agreement or hope.

“Daily bread” is an image for the basic things people need each day, not only food. “Thy kingdom come” expresses a wish for a world shaped by goodness and divine guidance. The phrase “every tribe and tongue” suggests people from many different communities and language groups; the hope that they sing “with one voice” imagines unity despite their differences.

The song combines traditional religious language with broader wishes for peace, love, and shared purpose. “Born in love again” may suggest that hopes and dreams can be renewed through care and compassion. The lyrics do not explain exactly what the coming “kingdom” means, so it can be understood as a religious hope, an image of a better world, or both.