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SDAH 153
Prince of Peace, control my will,
Bid this struggling heart be still;
Bid my fears and doubtings cease,
Hush my spirit into peace.
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Hymn Spotlight: Prince of Peace, Control My Will
A prayer for surrender, this hymn pleads for Christ to reign in the heart. Though attributed to Frances Havergal, its words are often confused with other hymns of consecration. The theme remains: the Prince of Peace must rule within if we are to live in harmony with heaven. Echoing Philippians 4:7, this hymn asks for the peace of God to guard our hearts through Christ Jesus. In daily life, may we invite the Prince of Peace to shape our will to match His own.
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Text
1
Prince of Peace, control my will,
Bid this struggling heart be still;
Bid my fears and doubtings cease,
Hush my spirit into peace.
2
Thou hast bought me with Thy blood,
Opened wide the gate to God;
Peace, I ask, but peace must be,
Lord, in being one with Thee.
3
May Thy will, not mine, be done,
May Thy will and mine be one;
Chase these doubtings from my heart,
Now Thy perfect peace impart.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Isa 9:6 (b) Rev 5:9 (c) Matt 26:39
Author
Anon.
Copyright
Arrangement copyright 1984 by Melvin West
Hymn Tune
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA
Metrical Number
L.M.
Arranged
Melvin West, 1984 (1930-)
Tune Source
Swedish folk melody
Year Composed
Alternate Harmony
SDAH 101
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