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Gospel Hymns & Songs · No. 237 · Words: Edward H. Bickersteth
Peace Perfect Peace
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Bishop Edward Henry Bickersteth in 1875 after hearing a sermon on Isaiah 26:3, this hymn poses a series of questions about finding peace amid life's trials—sin, sorrow, separation—each answered by the sufficiency of Christ. It is a beloved Victorian-era meditation on the peace that surpasses understanding.
Verse 1
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
Verse 2
Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round?
On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found.
Verse 3
Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.
Verse 4
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.
Verse 5
Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
Verse 6
It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace
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