First Line: There comes to my heart one sweet strain,

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.

Peace, peace, sweet peace,
Wonderful gift from above ; . .
Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.

2 Through 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.

3 When Jesus as Lord I had crown'd, . .
My heart with His peace did abound, . .
In Him a rich blessing I found,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.

4 In Jesus at peace I abide, . .
And while I keep close to His side, . .
There's nothing but peace can betide,
Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.