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Speak Peace

“Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.” Edward H. Bickersteth, 1875 “Peace within” — no matter what troubles swirl around us. Fully aware of the coming crucifixion, Jesus spoke peace to … Continue reading

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This Is Rest

  “Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?   To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.” Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906)       Bickersteth was poet, pastor and traveler–in support of the Society for the Propagation of the … Continue reading

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