Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
Words: Helen L. Dungan, in Praises, edited by Edwin O. Excell (Chicago, Illinois: E. O. Excell, 1905), number 85.
Music: James M. Dungan (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Helen or James Dungan (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
When earthly cares and sorrows roll
Like ocean’s billows o’er my soul,
No tempest can my bark control,
If Thou wilt only bring peace to my soul.
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Bring peace to my soul today (today),
Bring peace (sweet peace) today (today);
Bring peace to my soul today, today,
Bring peace to my soul today.
I need Thee, oh I need Thee so,
To help me as I onward go;
Sin’s arrows cannot lay me low,
If Thou wilt only bring peace to my soul.
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No cloud can hide from me Thy face,
No storm deprive me of Thy grace,
No sin within my heart have place,
If Thou wilt only bring peace to my soul.
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In joy or sorrow still be near,
To drive away my every fear;
Earth’s changes cannot harm me here,
If Thou wilt only bring peace to my soul.
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