Peace, Perfect Peace (Poem)
Peace, Perfect Peace Peace, perfect peace at such a time for me; I need You, Lord, to watch over and cover me. I’m overwhelmed by fears, in temptation I am weak; Your peace, Your love, Your joy - Oh Lord. that is what I truly seek. Peace, perfect peace - make my heart Your home; Keep me ever close to Your side each time I start to roam. Comfort me and strengthen me - cause my struggles to cease; Oh, Lord, I need You now - blanket me with Your peace. Peace, perfect peace - to that promise I must cling; Leaning upon You, my Beloved - and the victory You must bring. There’s a battle that is raging within this heart of mine - I give these cares to You, Oh Lord, strengthen me this time. Peace, perfect peace - one day soon I will rise; Throw off this garment of my flesh, as I take to the skies; Meet You in the air, Oh Jesus - I can’t wait for that day. Until then I need Your peace, dear Lord, reigning in my soul each day. August 23rd, 2025 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to all my brothers and ...