Peace

When Peace comes in with quiet steps
And hems me in and speaks to me
He whispers stillness in my breast
A calm as far as eyes can see
And gives me rest

My heart is sore, yet pulse it will
The wounds received can kill me not
And though the pain goes on until
My strength is gone, past ease forgot
Peace rules me still

For in my joy, so in my pain
I know a Hope that leads me on
A Love who softly calls my name
And fills my dreams with coming dawn
This Peace remains