Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#554b

554b. 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?
In Jesus' presence 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 shad'wing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its pow'rs.

7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heav'n's perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
• Title: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
• Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1825-1906
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Topic: Grace and Providence; Hope and Consolation; Suffering and Sorrow

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major