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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Key: C
Difficulty: Novice
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.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2018