E. H. Bickersteth

P.M.

PEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.

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Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?

To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.

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Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round?

On Jesus’ bosom naught but calm is found.

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Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away?

In Jesus’ keeping we are safe, and they.

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Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?

Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.

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Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?

Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.

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It is enough: earth’s struggles soon shall cease,

And Jesus calls us to heaven’s perfect peace.

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