Stanza 1
Peace, perfect peace,
in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
Stanza 2
Peace, perfect peace,
by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
Stanza 3
Peace, perfect peace,
with sorrow surging round?
In Jesus’ presence nought but calm I found.
Stanza 4
Peace, perfect peace,
with loved ones far away?
In Jesus’ keeping we are safe, and they.
Stanza 5
Peace, perfect peace,
our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.
Stanza 6
Peace, perfect peace,
death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
Stanza 7
It is enough: earth’s struggles soonshall cease,
And Jesus calls us to heaven’s perfect peace.
English Hymnal – Global Evangelical Church (GEC) Hymn 147