Moravian Book of Worship ‎#710

710. Peace, Perfect Peace

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?
On Jesus' bosom 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 shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
• Title: Peace, Perfect Peace
• Author: Edward H. Bickersteth (1875)
• Meter: 10.10. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 26:3
  ;
  John 14:25-31
  ;
  John 16:33
  ;
  Romans 5:1-5
  ;
  Philippians 4:4-7
• Topic: Trust and Guidance; Peace, inner; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: COENA DOMINI
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1874)
• Meter: 10.10. Iambic
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: 1 C in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns