Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#426

426. I've Got Peace Like a River

Text Information

• First Line: I've got peace like a river
• Title: I've Got Peace Like a River
• Meter: 77.10 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 48:18
  ;
  Galatians 5:22
• Topic: Commitment, Discipleship and Service; God: Assurance and Comfort; God: Strength, Protection and Trust
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE LIKE A RIVER
• Meter: 77.10 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: African-American spiritual

Text Information:

Spirituals draw heavily from Old Testament imagery, including 'peace like a river' from Isaiah 48:18. The New Testament also provided imagery for this song in the fruits of the Spirit - love, joy and peace (Galatians 5:22)