Far Away In The Depths (Wonderful Peace)

By W. D. Cornell

Lyrics

1. Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.

Refrain:
Peace, peace! wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above,
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love.

2. What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace
Buried deep in the heart of my soul,
So secure that no power can mine it away
While the years of eternity roll.

3. I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control,
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul.

4. And me thinks when I rise to that city of peace
Where the Author of peace I shall see,
That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing
In that heavenly kingdom shall be:

5. Ah! soul, are you here without comfort and rest,
Marching down the rough pathway of time?
Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark
O accept this sweet peace so sublime!

Bible Reference

John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3

About This Hymn

"Wonderful Peace," also known by its first line "Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight," is a hymn penned by W. D. Cornell in 1889. The hymn is set to the tune "Far Away in the Depths of My Spirit Tonight," composed by W. G. Cooper. Its lyrics express the profound peace and comfort found in the presence of Jesus Christ.

The first verse begins with the line: "Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight, Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm," highlighting the deep spiritual peace that transcends earthly understanding. The refrain emphasizes this peace: "Peace, peace! wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above," underscoring the divine origin of this tranquility.

The hymn's verses continue to reflect on various aspects of this peace, describing it as a treasure buried deep in the heart and a source of rest and safety under Jesus' control. The consistent theme throughout the hymn is the unwavering peace that believers can experience through their relationship with Christ.

Biblically, the hymn resonates with passages such as John 14:27, where Jesus declares, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you," and Philippians 4:7, which speaks of the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

"Wonderful Peace" has been included in various hymnals and continues to be sung in Christian worship settings, offering comfort and encouragement to believers.