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711b. Like a mighty river flowing

1 Like a mighty river flowing,
like a flower in beauty growing,
far beyond all human knowing
is the perfect peace of God.

2 Like the hills serene and even,
like the coursing clouds of heaven,
like the heart that's been forgiven
is the perfect peace of God.

3 Like the summer breezes playing,
like the tall trees softly swaying,
like the lips of silent praying
is the perfect peace of God.

4 Like the morning sun ascended,
like the scents of evening blended,
like a friendship never ended
is the perfect peace of God.

5 Like the azure ocean swelling,
like the jewel all-excelling,
far beyond our human telling
is the perfect peace of God.

Text Information

• First Line: Like a mighty river flowing
• Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:165
  ;
  Isaiah 26:3
  ;
  Philippians 4:4-9
• Topic: Beauty; Children and All-Age Worship; Creation; God: peace of
• Copyright: © Mrs B. Perry / The Jubilate Group. Administered by The Jubilate Group, Kitley House, St Katherines Road, Torquay TQ1 4DE Used by permission.
• ONE LICENSE: 68342

Tune Information

• Name: QUEM PASTORES LAUDAVERE
• Adapter: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
• Key: F Major
• Source: German 15th-century melody
• Copyright: Adaptation: From The English Hymnal, 1906. Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.