Verse 1

Peace, perfect peace, 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.

Verse 3

Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found.

Verse 4

Peace, perfect peace, 'mid suffering's sharpest throes? The sympathy of Jesus breathes repose.

Verse 5

Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.

Verse 6

Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.

Verse 7

Peace, perfect peace, death shad'wing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its pow'rs.

Verse 8

It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus calls us to Heav'n's perfect peace.