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Peace, Perfect Peace
Verse 1
Peace, perfect peace,
in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus
whispers peace within.
in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus
whispers peace within.
Verse 2
Peace, perfect peace,
by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus:
this is rest.
by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus:
this is rest.
Verse 3
Peace, perfect peace,
with sorrows surging round?
On Jesus' bosom nought
but calm is found.
with sorrows surging round?
On Jesus' bosom nought
but calm is found.
Verse 4
Peace, perfect peace,
with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping
we are safe, and they.
with loved ones far away?
In Jesus' keeping
we are safe, and they.
Verse 5
Peace, perfect peace,
our future all unknown?
Jesus we know,
and He is on the throne.
our future all unknown?
Jesus we know,
and He is on the throne.
Written as a hymn of consolation during times of trouble, emphasizing Christ's peace in all circumstances.