333 Evan. C.M.

(725) The Peace of God.

We bless thee for thy peace, O God

Deep as the soundless sea,

Which falls like sunshine on the road

Of those who trust in thee.

2 That peace which suffers and is strong,

Trusts where it cannot see,

Deems not the trial way too long,

But leaves the end with thee;--

3 That peace which flows serene and deep,

A river in the soul,

Whose banks a living verdure keep;

God's sunshine o'er the whole.

4 Such, Father! give our hearts such peace,

Whate'er the outward be,

Till all life's discipline shall cease,

And we go home to thee.

Anon. 1862.