I SOUGHT for Peace, but could not find;
I sought it in the city,
But they were of another mind,
The more's the pity!

I sought for Peace of country swain,
But yet I could not find;
So I, returning home again,
Left Peace behind.

Sweet Peace, where dost thou dwell? said I.
Methought a voice was given:
‘Peace dwelt not here, long since did fly
To God in heaven.’

Thought I, this echo is but vain,
To folly 'tis of kin;
Anon I heard it tell me plain,
'Twas killed by sin.

Then I believed the former voice,
And rested well content,
Laid down and slept, rose, did rejoice,
And then to heaven went.
There I enquired for Peace, and found it true,
An heavenly plant it was, and sweetly grew.