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[There's a peace, a sweet peace]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John T. Benson Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 34545 31232 31665

Author: J. T. B. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: There’s a peace, a sweet peace Refrain First Line: O this wonderful, wonderful peace Lyrics: 1 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, Which our Father in Heav’n, (What a wonderful, wonderful peace!) To His children below in His love He hath giv’n, O this wonderful peace is mine! Refrain: O this wonderful, wonderful peace, A gift from the Savior divine; It filleth my soul, all my life doth control, This wonderful peace is mine! 2 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, In my heart as I live, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! A heavenly joy that the world cannot give, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 3 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, That comes from above, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! It comes to my soul, overflows it with love, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 4 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, That is filling my soul, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! A pure holy calm that hath taken control, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 5 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, Which comes to but few, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! Jesus bought it for all, He will give it to you, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:27 Used With Tune: [There’s a peace, a sweet peace]

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What a Wonderful Peace

Author: J. T. B. Hymnal: The Joy Bells of Canaan or Burning Bush Songs No. 2 #59 (1905) First Line: There’s a peace, a sweet peace Refrain First Line: O this wonderful, wonderful peace Lyrics: 1 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, Which our Father in Heav’n, (What a wonderful, wonderful peace!) To His children below in His love He hath giv’n, O this wonderful peace is mine! Refrain: O this wonderful, wonderful peace, A gift from the Savior divine; It filleth my soul, all my life doth control, This wonderful peace is mine! 2 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, In my heart as I live, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! A heavenly joy that the world cannot give, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 3 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, That comes from above, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! It comes to my soul, overflows it with love, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 4 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, That is filling my soul, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! A pure holy calm that hath taken control, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] 5 There’s a peace, a sweet peace, Which comes to but few, What a wonderful, wonderful peace! Jesus bought it for all, He will give it to you, O this wonderful peace is mine! [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: [There’s a peace, a sweet peace]

What a Wonderful Peace

Author: J. T. B. Hymnal: Jewel Songs #186 (1910) First Line: There's a peace, a sweet peace Refrain First Line: What a wonderful, wonderful peace Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a peace, a sweet peace]

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John T. Benson

1861 - 1930 Person Name: J. T. B. Author of "What a Wonderful Peace" in The Joy Bells of Canaan or Burning Bush Songs No. 2 Mr. John T. Benson, Sr. was born on February 19, 1861 in the Edgefield community in east Nashville and was brought up in the Tulip Street Methodist Church where his father was a charter member. John T. and his wife were involved in the founding of an independent holiness church that later became the Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Benson served as minister of music, first in the mission and then in the Church. The Bensons wrote some gospel songs, but their greatest contribution was in the publishing and distribution of song books and hymnals. He founded the John T Benson Publishing Company in Nashville. John Sr. died on June 24, 1930 in Nashville. NN, Hymnary. Source: http://www.gmahalloffame.org/speaker-lineup/john-t-benson-sr/