Believe and Be At Peace

Verse 1

O why should gloomy thoughts arise, And darkness fill the mind; Why should that bosom heave with sighs, And yet no refuge find?

Verse 2

Hast thou not heard of Gilead’s balm— The great Physician there, Who can thy slavish fear disarm, And save thee from despair?

Verse 3

Remain not overwhelmed with grief, And filled with sore dismay, Nor looking downward for relief, Without one cheering ray:

Verse 4

Lift up thy streaming eyes to Heaven, The great Atonement see; And all thy sins shall be forgiven; Believe, and thou art free.

Verse 5

For thee the Savior suffered shame, And shed His precious blood: Believe, believe in Jesus’ name, And be at peace with God.