Edward H. Bickersteth/George T. Caldbeck
SDA Church Hymnal (1985) Hymn #463
[Verse 1]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
C F G G7 C
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
[Verse 2]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
C F G G7 C
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
[Verse 3]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging ‘round?
C F G G7 C
On Jesus’ bosom naught but calm is found.
[Verse 4]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, ’mid suffering’s sharpest throes?
C F G G7 C
The sympathy of Jesus breathes re - pose.
[Verse 5]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?
C F G G7 C
In Jesus’ keeping we are safe, and they.
[Verse 6]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
C F G G7 C
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.
[Verse 7]
C F C
Peace, perfect peace, death shad’wing us and ours?
C F G G7 C
Jesus has vanquished death and all its pow’rs.
[Verse 8]
C F C
It is enough: earth’s struggles soon shall cease,
C F G G7 C
And Jesus calls us to Heav’n’s perfect peace.