Sweet is the peace the gospel brings

Verse 1

Sweet is the peace the gospel brings To seeking minds and true. With light refulgent on its wings, It clears the human view.

Verse 2

Its laws and precepts are divine And show a Father’s care. Transcendent love and mercy shine In each injunction there.

Verse 3

Faithless tradition flees its pow’r, And unbelief gives way. The gloomy clouds, which used to low’r, Submit to reason’s sway.

Verse 4

May we who know the sacred Name From every sin depart. Then will the Spirit’s constant flame Preserve us pure in heart.

Verse 5

Ere long the tempter’s power will cease, And sin no more annoy, No wrangling sects disturb our peace, Or mar our heartfelt joy.

Verse 6

That which we have in part received Will be in part no more, For he in whom we all believe To us will all restore.

Verse 7

In patience, then, let us possess Our souls till he appear. On to our mark of calling press; Redemption draweth near.