Susan Boyle never ceases to amaze her fans.
Time after time, the Britain’s Got Talent sensation proves she can take any song — regardless of genre — and do it justice with her range, poise, and uncanny ability to hit every note in existence.
We’ve experienced Boyle tackle Scottish folk songs, holiday classics, and even a Celine Dion mega-hit — and the 63-year-old blows us away every time. Still, her absolutely stunning version of the gospel hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” might be her most poignant work yet.
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It’s nearly impossible not to get caught up in the immersive spirituality of both the song and Boyle’s vocals. There’s a hauntingly understated quality of emotion in Boyle’s voice as she sings this classic hymn that asks simply to be loved. It’s a testament to Boyle’s range as a performer that she can effortlessly transform this gospel hymn into something that everyone can universally feel! In other words; Boyle’s performance is heaven on Earth.
Everything to know about “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
Originally written by Sebastian Temple in 1967, the song’s lyrics are based on a religious text known as the “Prayer of Saint Francis,” a hymn widely attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi. The prayer rose to prominence in the Catholic community during World War I and World War II as a rallying cry for world peace and has been a staple in churches and masses ever since.
Boyle’s cover appears on her second studio album, 2010’s The Gift, which eventually climbed to the number-one spot on the Billboard charts by the end of the year.
