Common Praise ‎#553

553. 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 H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:3
  ;
  Hebrews 2:14
  ;
  Hebrews 12:24
  ;
  Isaiah 26:3
  ;
  James 4:14
  ;
  Luke 10:40
• Topic: Peace and Justice

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Notes: First strain of Song 46