p. 675 | PEACE by J. H. Smith

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Sep 3, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 43.

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.