Peace, that passeth understanding

Verse 1

Peace, that passeth understanding, Peace to calm the bosom's strife, Peace the winds and waves commanding, On this stormy sea of life; Peace the wounded spirit healing, Peace the love of Christ revealing; Peace, O God! Thy peace impart; Thou of peace the author art.

Verse 2

Peace to keep our minds for ever In Thy faith, Thy fear, Thy way; Peace to keep our hearts, that never Thought, desire, nor feeling stray! Peace to soothe in every trial, Peace to soften self-denial, Peace our daily cross to take, Grant us, for our Saviour's sake.

Verse 3

War with all the powers of evil, We may every moment wage, Yet of world, and flesh, and devil, Scorn the friendship, falsehood, rage; Though by foes and perils haunted, We shall pass unharm'd, undaunted, Thy whole armour, while we wear, Sword, shield, breast-plate, helm,--all prayer.