Peace by J. H. Smith

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 30, 1903

Peace

By J. H. Smith

On ocean’s surface storms arise, And angry surges threat the skies. And many a vessel, tempest tost, Amid the waves is wrecked and lost, While deep within his mighty breast The quiet waters are at rest; For in the regions far below No storms his silent caverns know. So on the sea of human life Arise the waves of care and strife; And griefs and troubles often sweep Across the surface of life’s deep, While in the constant soul resides A peace untouched by sorrow’s tides, A steadfast peace, an inward joy, Which nothing earthly can destroy,— The boon a gracious heaven imparts To faithful souls and willing hearts. — J. H. Smith.