The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#752

752. 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?
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
• Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The salvation soldier: Faith and trust

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