War with all the powers of evil
We must every moment wage,
Of the world, the flesh, the devil,
Scorn the friendship, falsehood, rage;
Though by foes and perils haunted,
We shall pass unharmed, undaunted,
God’s whole armor if we wear,
Watching ever unto prayer.
Peace that passeth understanding,
Peace to calm the bosom’s strife,
Peace the winds and waves commanding
On this stormy sea of life,
Peace, the wounded spirit healing,
Peace, the love of Christ revealing,
Peace, Ο God, Thy peace impart;
Thou of peace the Author art.
Peace to keep our minds forever
In Thy faith, Thy fear, Thy way;
Peace, to keep our hearts that never
Thought, desire, or feeling stray;
Peace, to soothe in every trial,
Peace, to soften self-denial,
Peace, our daily cross to take,
Grant us, for our Savior’s sake.