The peace of God, which passeth all understanding.
Philippians 4:7
Words: Anonymous, in Hymns for the Chamber of Sickness, by James Edmeston (London: Religious Tract Society, 1844), page 34.
Music: Agape Charles J. Dickinson, 1861 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Edmeston or Dickinson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Peace of God which knows no measure,
Heavenly sunbeam of the soul,
Peace beyond all earthly treasure,
Come, and every fear control.
Do disease and pains alarm me?
Do I fear impending ill?
Evil hath not power to harm me,
He can whisper—Peace, be still.
Oh! Almighty to deliver,
Thou on whom my hope is stayed,
I would trust in Thee for ever,
Then I cannot be afraid.