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