Peace, be still! the dawn is breaking!
Gently shines the morning sun,
Stillness broods in benediction;
Waiting heart—the night is done!
Peace, be still! behold the vision
Now appearing in the skies!
Still it cometh—nearer, clearer,
Soothing, healing, all the wise.
Peace, be still! list to the voices,
Ringing, ringing, everywhere,—
Voices of the Spirit singing,
Songs of Nature's realm so fair.
Peace, be still! O gentle watcher,
Error's storm is lost in Light;
See the earth and heavens blending—
Glorified—O wondrous sight!
Peace, be still! O hear the story,
Hark! the Spirit claims its own!
Saviour, Saviour, lead Love's children
Higher, higher, to Thy throne.
