Scripture Verse

Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

Introduction

Words: I. A. Man­ley, in Songs for Je­sus No. 5 (Greens­bo­ro, Georg­ia: Frank M. Gra­ham, 1914), num­ber 9.

Music: Frank M. Gra­ham (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Man­ley’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of Gra­ham,

portrait
Frank M. Graham
1859–1931

Lyrics

It was a time of sweetest peace,
When Je­sus came to my release;
Saved me from sin and dark despair,
And wrote my name on pag­es fair.

Refrain

I’ll ne­ver forget it while ages roll;
I’ll ne­ver forget it, sweet peace in my soul;
When Je­sus my Sav­ior in quickening power;
Brought life and sal­va­tion, and saved me that hour.

Though lightnings flash and thunders roll,
This peace abides within my soul;
And though the world rejects me still
His perfect love my heart doth fill.

Refrain

Though clouds may dark and heavy be,
But still by faith my Lord I see;
Through sorrows deep or swelling flood
I rest secure beneath the blood.

Refrain

Then let me lean on Je­sus’ breast,
Amid the tempest let me rest;
While clinging to His precious arm,
He’ll shield my soul from every harm.

Refrain