Perpetual Peace

“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge” (Proverbs 14:26).  Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me… Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:6,27). 

Perpetual peace was procured

With grace we could never afford.
Our refuge is thereby assured
By Jesus our Savior and Lord. 

Our confidence therefore is strong,

For we are redeemed with a price
By Jesus, to whom we belong,
By virtue of His sacrifice.

The question is settled forever;

Our peace is the prize of His strife!
Behold the triumphant endeavor  
Of Christ who has laid down His life! 

There’s no other Way but through Christ. 

There’s no other Truth that can save. 
There’s no other Life sacrificed
That rescues our souls from the grave!

How sweet is the peace He provides,

Unlike what this world now gives,
For His endless peace thus abides
Because He forevermore lives. 

There’s no cause to now be afraid

For those who now have His salvation. 
How surely our Lord has conveyed
For them there is no condemnation! 

O Lord, we give thanks for Your peace

That You have procured for our souls!
Perpetual worries thus cease
As Your ruling peace now controls.

As stewards of peace thus assured

Because we are trusting in You,
Lord, send us forth now with Your Word
That others may find Your peace too.