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49. Peace, to soothe our bitter woes

1 Peace, to soothe our bitter woes,
God in Christ on us bestows;
Jesus bought our peace with God
With His holy, precious blood;
Peace in Him for sinners found,
Is the gospel's joyful sound.

2 Peace to us the Church doth tell,
'Tis her welcome and farewell:
Peace was our baptismal dower,
Peace shall bless our dying hour;
Peace be with you, full and free,
Now and through eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Peace, to soothe our bitter woes
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig (1845)
Meter: 7s. 6L.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: Close of Service; Worship in General: Close of Service
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Peace, to soothe our bitter woes]
Composer: J. P. E. Hartmann (1852)
Meter: 7s. 6L.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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