Author: Peter P. Bilhorn, d. 1936 Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #300 (1957) Meter: 8.8.8.7 with refrain Scripture: John 14:27 First Line: There comes to my heart one sweet strain Refrain First Line: Peace, peace, sweet peace Lyrics: 1 There comes to my heart one sweet strain,
A glad and a joyous refrain;
I sing it again and again,
Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love.
Refrain:
Peace, peace, sweet peace,
Wonderful gift from above;
O wonderful, wonderful peace,
Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love.
2 By Christ on the cross peace was made,
My debt by His death was all paid;
No other foundation is laid
For peace, the gift of God’s love. [Refrain]
3 When Jesus as Lord I had crowned,
My heart with this peace did abound;
In Him the rich blessing I found,
Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love. [Refrain]
4 In Jesus for peace I abide,
And as I keep close to His side,
There’s nothing but peace doth betide,
Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love. [Refrain] Tune Title: SWEET PEACE
There Comes to My Heart