Ancient and Modern ‎#764

764. Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.

3 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.

4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.

5 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heaven's perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
• Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906)
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 16:33
  ;
  1 Peter 1:3-5
  ;
  Revelation 1:18
• Topic: Assurance; Death and Bereavement; Future hope; God: peace of; Heaven; Suffering

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer (melody and bass): Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody and bass from first strain of Song 46