Perfect Peace (When My Mind Won't Rest)

[Intro - soft Hammond organ and gentle piano] [Verse 1 - soulful male lead, quiet and close] Two a.m. in Bed-Stuy, The radiator knocking, sleep won't come, Bills on the table, my child on my heart, My mind keeps running in the dark. Then I hear a whisper by the windowsill: "Lay it down, my child, and just be still." [Chorus - choir enters, stacked harmonies] You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. So I'm trusting You tonight, Lord, Keep my mind and see me through, Perfect peace, perfect peace, Because I trust in You. [Verse 2 - lead vocal, choir hums underneath] The J train rattles by the windowpane, Every "what if" calling out my name, The doctor's news, the rent that's due, Tomorrow's weight I can't see through. But I hear my grandma in her kitchen chair: "Baby, God's awake. Now leave it there." [Chorus - full choir, stacked harmonies] You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. So I'm trusting You tonight, Lord, Keep my mind and see me through, Perfect peace, perfect peace, Because I trust in You. [Bridge - call and response, lead and choir, building] When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Racing mind, be still, Heavy heart, be still, Brooklyn, rest your head tonight, He's watching through the night. [Key Change - Final Chorus - full choir, triumphant] You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. So I'm trusting You tonight, Lord, Keep my mind and see me through, Perfect peace, perfect peace, Because I trust in You. [Outro - soft, lead alone, organ fades] Goodnight, Brooklyn, perfect peace. Amen. [End]