Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
Edward Henry Bickersteth (1875) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 116:7-9
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, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
Verse 4
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.
Verse 5
It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, and Jesus call to heaven's perfect peace.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 116:7-9
Reference 2
- proverbs 27:1
Reference 3
- isaiah 26:3
Reference 4
- isaiah 26:13
Reference 5
- luke 10:40
Reference 6
- john 14:25-31
Reference 7
- john 16:33
Reference 8
- romans 5:1-5
Reference 9
- 1-corinthians 15:55
Reference 10
- philippians 4:4-7