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Verse 1
There comes to my heart one sweet strain, (sweet strain,) A glad and a joyous refrain (refrain,) I sing it a-gain and a-gain, Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.
Verse 2
Thru Christ on the cross peace was made, (was made,) My debt by His death was all paid, (all paid,) No other foundation is laid, For peace, the gift of God's love.
Verse 3
In Jesus for peace I abide, (abide,) And as I keep close to His side, (His side,) There's nothing but peace doth betide, Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.
Chorus
Peace, peace, sweet peace, Wonderful peace from above, (a-bove,) O wonderful, wonderful peace, Sweet peace, the gift of God's love.
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