Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#253

253. The Peace Of God Defends The Heart

1 The peace of God defends the heart
Against the tempter’s might and art;
It is as sure when darkness falls
As when the golden morning calls.

2 This is the peace our Savior wro't
When on the cross the foe He fo't,
And when He up to heaven soared
His peace He left us in His word.

3 His word of peace new strength imparts
Each day to faint and troubled hearts,
And in the cup as at the font
It stills our deepest need and want.

4 This blessed peace our Lord will give
To all who in the Spirit live;
Yea, even at their parting breath
They smiling go to meet their death.

5 But know, ye people of the Lord,
That only this can help afford:
That hearts believe to righteousness
And tongues the word of peace confess.

6 For when the Lord our peace had won,
He asked for faith, and faith alone.
By faith, and not by merits vain,
We grace and peace from God obtain.

7 Peace be with thee, the Savior saith
In answer to the word of faith;
Who so has faith, he shall have peace
And live in joy that ne'er shall cease.

Text Information

• First Line: The peace of God defends the heart
• Title: The Peace Of God Defends The Heart
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Comfort and Hope
• Notes: Danish first line: Guds Fred er mer end Englevagt; Translator: J. C. Aaberg

Tune Information

• Name: [The peace of God defends the heart]
• Composer: Chr. Barnekow
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major