The New Christian Hymnal ‎#256

256. Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's love

1. There comes to my heart one sweet strain,
A glad and a joyous refrain;
I sing it again and again,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.

Refrain:
Peace, peace, sweet peace!
Wonderful gift from above!
Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace!
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love!

2. Thro' Christ on the cross peace was made,
My debt by His death was all paid;
No other foundation is laid
For peace, the gift of God's love. [Refrain]

3. When Jesus as Lord I had crowned,
My heart with this peace did abound;
In Him the rich blessing I found,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love. [Refrain]

4. In Jesus for peace I abide,
And as I keep close to His side,
There's nothing but peace doth betide,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There comes to my heart one sweet strain
• Title: Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's love
• Author: Peter P. Bilhorn (1887)
• Refrain First Line: Peace, peace, sweet peace!
• Meter: 8 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Peace
• Copyright: Words and music Copyrighted, 1887, by P. P. Bilhorn. Renewal, 1914.

Tune Information

• Name: SWEET PEACE
• Composer: Peter P. Bilhorn (1887)
• Meter: 8 8 8 7
• Incipit: 53213 517
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Words and music Copyrighted, 1887, by P. P. Bilhorn. Renewal, 1914.