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Text:Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
Author:Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1825-1906
Tune:PAX TECUM
Composer:George Thomas Caldbeck, 1852-1918
Composer:Charles Vincent, 1852-1934

554a. 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, with sorrows surging round?
In Jesus' presence naught but calm is found.

4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.

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

6 Peace, perfect peace, death shad'wing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its pow'rs.

7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heav'n's perfect peace.

Text Information
First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
Title: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1825-1906
Meter: 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Grace and Providence; Hope and Consolation; Suffering and Sorrow
Tune Information
Name: PAX TECUM
Composer: George Thomas Caldbeck, 1852-1918
Composer: Charles Vincent, 1852-1934
Meter: 10 10
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: © Copyright Control
Notes: Now Public Domain



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