What They Said

“God himself is the fountainhead of our peace; his revealed truth is the channel through which this peace finds its way into us; and his Holy Spirit is the great interpreter of that truth to as: "Acquaint thyself now with God, and be at peace." [Job xxii.21] Yes, acquaintanceship with God is peace!”

Horatius Bonar

"Blessed be God that Thou hast filled the soul of Thy servant with joy and peace in believing."

"If you wander from the Scriptures, in pursuit either of present peace or future hope, your search will end in disappointment."

“…., there is a peace passing understanding of which the politicians cannot deprive us.”

"Surely rest may be found in Christ, in any condition; he is able to give you peace in the midst of all your troubles here. So he tells you in John 16:33."

“Joyful songs ring out into the gloom. The dark night of storm flings no shadows inside. The angry tempest breaks not the gladness of that sweet home. Picture this of the peace religion brings. The world is full of storms, but there is joy in the Christian’s heart through all. Songs ring out in the blackest night of trial.  Job had this peace, and it was not broken by all his adversities. Paul had it, and he went singing through all his tribulations, persecutions, and trials.”

"Cultivate a habit of communion with God.  This will prepare you for whatever may take place.  This will so sweeten your temper and calm your mind as to secure you against surprisals.  This will produce that inward peace which will make you superior to your trials."

"The godly man, when he dies, "enters into peace" (Isaiah57:2); but while he lives, peace must enter into him."

"He [Christ] came to bring peace, to be sure, but the peace that He came to bring must be built upon the complete destruction of the power of darkness." 

"If a wicked man seems to have peace at death, it is not from the knowledge of his happiness, but from the ignorance of his danger."

"See in the meantime that your faith bringeth forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace."

"If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within. The world can create trouble in peace, but God can create peace in trouble."