Click below to hear the new song Perfect Peace with beautiful, peace-filled piano and cello (released April 28). Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more. For pianists you can also purchase the PDF Sheet Music.This Swiss Alps photo I took last year is the background for the song artwork. Please see underneath the image to read some inspirational notes…
During these historic and unprecedented weeks of the global coronavirus pandemic, I have been meditating on Isaiah 26:3 which says, “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” (ESV). The Amplified Bible says, “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You–in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]. Meditate on these words as you listen. It is a powerful combination to take in the Scripture inspired piano and Isaiah 26:3 together.
If you are interested in more of the “behind the scenes” story for this song…it took a couple of weeks for God to reveal. The piano begins by slowly singing the notes for “Perfect Peace” two times (each word is two syllables, musically). Then the notes sing “You keep him in perfect peace.” This phrase becomes the verse portion, which appears several times throughout the song. The chorus portion starts with rhythmic notes, and was inspired by the words “whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” The chorus answers the verse as a response to the perfect and constant peace God promises us when we fully trust and take refuge in Him. It was a beautiful blessing from God to finish this song a few days before we remember Jesus’s life and death, and celebrate His resurrection. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is our ultimate Perfect Peace, who saves us from our sin, and gives the gifts of resurrection and eternal life to all who believe.
How does the music and theme of Perfect Peace sing over your life today?
Just so spiritually therapeutic to my soul. Thank you and God be ever near you.
You’re welcome Marleen, and thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you with His peace and presence too. Blessings to you! – Stanton
This is exactly what I needed today. It really touched my soul in this very trying time. I felt the peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, through this beautiful song. You are truly blessed.
Thank you.
Cheryl, I’m so glad this was a blessing and encouragement to you. Thank you for listening and God bless you! – Stanton
Beautiful touching….so inspiring, it is just what I wanted to hear now…Thank you Stanton
my Husband passed away and loved your music…I am a pianist too, and feel so moved
bu your work, thanks Bill Wolfe
You’re welcome Bill, I’m so glad this inspired you and blessed you with some moments of beauty and peace. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
Made me cry
Annette, I’m so glad “Perfect Peace” spoke to you in a beautiful and powerful way. I have tears when I am composing and God reveals new musical melodies and harmonies that become a song (which can take many days or weeks). May He bless you with His peace and presence, Stanton
This is so lovely, calming, soothing for my troubled soul. A perfect reminder of keeping my heart, mind and soul stayed upon Him.
Thank you for this timely piece.
Anne, thank you for listening and reading, and for sharing what this meant to you. God bless you with His peace and presence this Easter! – Stanton
Perfect Peace…. comes only from our loving God. Keeping Him in front of our minds is ever so helpful. Thank you Stanton for your gift of music and Bible verses to go with it.
Isabel, thank you for these words and for enjoying “Perfect Peace” and Isaiah 26:3. God bless you with His love and grace this Easter! – Stanton
Stanton….Thank you for the heads up on this beautiful release of yours. Perfect Peace is what we all need right now. You never fail in your beautiful gift you share with us. Happy Easter to you and your family. Love Perfect Peace and the picture!
You’re welcome Toni, and I’m so glad you enjoyed this new song. Easter blessings to you too! Wishing you God’s grace and peace, Stanton
What a wonderful gift and blessing you have. Thank you for sharing Perfect Peace in scripture and music with our hurting world. I didn’t want it to end, so I will be playing it over and over again.
I have a lot of Lanier family on my mom’s side, so I hope we are related.
Lynn, I’m so glad you enjoyed and will continue to listen to “Perfect Peace” and reflect on Isaiah 26:3. God’s blessing to you! – Stanton
I love it! And will order it on Spotify when it comes out.
Thanks for sharing your gift.
Mary, so glad you love “Perfect Peace” and this new song is a blessing to you! – Stanton
There is nothing to play. I clicked on the link and it opened your page but in the box for the new song sample it shows all zeros.
Joy, I’m glad you were able to enjoy “Perfect Peace” after this initial issue. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
It’s pretty amazing that I was just thinking about that passage of scripture from Isaiah 26 earlier in the week. Having perfect peace is being in a right relationship with Jesus Christ. This new piece of music is rightfully named. Thank you for using the gifts God has given you to be a blessing to us all.
Timothy, this is amazing and beautiful how the Lord works. I’m so glad the music and Isaiah 26:3 are a blessing to you! Wishing you God’s grace and peace, Stanton
God Bless You and your ministry…through music. I needed this and it is very peaceful but speaks to me that if I trust in the Lord now and always everything will be ok.
Thank you Robert, God’s blessings to you too, and so glad this reminded you of God’s faithfulness in all things. Grace and Peace, Stanton
Thank you Stanton. Such beauty in your music. This beautiful song came just in time for reflecting on Easter and a special treat for my birthday which is on Easter Sunday. I was born on Good Friday in 1968. Feeling very blessed. Dominique
Happy Birthday Dominique! I’m so glad you found beauty and reflection in this new song. May God bless you this Easter weekend! – Stanton
This beautiful music reminds me that through this difficult time God has been so faithful to help me keep my mind stayed on Him and continues to bless me with His perfect peace. Thank you Stanton!
You’re welcome Patricia, this is wonderful to hear you were reminded of God’s faithfulness through this song. Grace and Peace to you, Stanton
This song coupled with Isaiah 26:3 acted as a beautiful redirection of thought. They were just what I needed to hear as I start my new day. My initial thought was: “Ain’t nothin’ gonna happen, that God isn’t there to help me handle!” Simply grateful! Thanks!
Mary, so glad you enjoyed this new song, and the Isaiah 26:3 and music combination encouraged you. Blessings to you! – Stanton
Thank you So Much Sir Stanton for your timely words of encouragement and the accompanying waves of peace that is transmitted through this beautiful music entitled “Perfect Peace.”
Lovingly with Gratitude,
Dr. Marlene Huyler
Nassau, Bahamas
You’re welcome Marlene, so wonderful to hear from you and to know this brought you some moments of peace. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
Thank you for glorifying God with the gifts and talents He’s placed in you. Your sacrifice of spending time in His presence is unquestionable. The music doesn’t discount the season we are in, but carries us through to that rest, that peace, that hope found in His unconditional love. Yes, perfect peace even through the Swiss Alps photo. Prayers abound as He continues to keep you in “Perfect Peace.” Thank you for sharing this worship with the world.
Shelley, thank you so much for your encouraging words, and for sharing how the Lord spoke to you through this song. Wishing you His grace and peace, Stanton
Thank you for another beautiful song! It is always comforting and encouraging to listen to your peace-filled music!
Looking forward to when the next CD will come out!
You’re welcome Jean, so glad you found comfort and encouragement in this new song! Blessings to you! – Stanton
So very beautiful and peaceful!! Just what I needed.❤️
So glad this brought you some moments of beauty and peace Shirley. God bless you! – Stanton
This brought a welcome break to my online teaching work! I
paused to stand, stretch and breathe in the Holy Spirit…feeling refreshed and recharged now.
Thank you for sharing your talent in such a meaningful way.
Hi Anna, I’m so glad this helped you to pause and be refreshed. Blessings to you! – Stanton
Immediately before all of this broke regarding the virus, God had given me Perfect Peace! I must have said, “I have Perfect Peace!” over a hundred times in the last month.
How special to me is that phrase, and now a song to go with it!
Thank you Stanton for listening to God, and sharing with the world!
Becky Gilbert
You’re welcome Becky, thank you for sharing your “Perfect Peace” story. God bless you! – Stanton
Thank you, just beautiful. Was so aware of God’s presence while listening.
You’re welcome Marsha, I’m so glad you enjoyed, and that is beautiful to hear that God’s presence was with you. Blessings to you! – Stanton
Hello Stanton!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful and peace inspiring song! I enjoy streaming your music often while working from home and am thankful for how beautiful and calming it is and especially am thankful for knowing the brother in Christ who composed it!
Bobby Blass
Hi Bobby, you’re welcome and it’s so wonderful to hear from you and to know how much you enjoy the music. I’m so glad you love this new song, and pray God’s blessings over your Easter weekend! Grace and Peace, Stanton
Thank you for expressing your musical gifts to bring us yet another truly anointed work. It brings the peace and presence of God near to us which is something we desperately need during these challenging times.
I heard an interesting story of another musician who during the civil war played his flute to calm and encourage imprisoned soldiers(he was among them). His name was Sidney Lanier. Any relation?
Thank you for calming and encouraging us with this beautiful piece and the reminder that God is in control.
Easter blessings to you as we celebrate our conquering King, the Prince of Peace!
You’re welcome Debra, and thank you for your encouraging words. I’m so glad you love this new piece. Yes, I am distantly related to Sidney Lanier, and know a lot of his story from his music and poetry in the late 1800s. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
I feel so much at peace and connected to God when I listen to your music and play your music on the piano. Thank you Stanton!
You’re welcome Candy! I am grateful to know that God uses my music in your life, and that He brings you moments of His peace and presence. This is the heart behind the “Scripture inspired piano” I compose and record, so it is a great encouragement to hear this from you. God bless you! – Stanton
Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift!
You’re welcome Carol Ann, I am so glad you enjoyed “Perfect Peace.” God’s blessings to you! – Stanton
Dear Stanton,
It is so good to be reminded through this beautiful melody to keep our minds set on the Lord, and trust in Him!
May the Lord continue to bless your wonderful ministry as you bring light to the world
Jacob
Thank you Jacob, I am grateful to you for investing time to listen to this new song, and encouraged how God used this to bring you some moments of His beauty and peace. Thank you for your encouraging words, and God bless you too! – Stanton
Another beautiful, inspiring piece. Thank you, Stanton, for sharing God’s gift to you with us. I’d love to buy the sheet music. We have a cellist in our church and it would be great to play it with him once we are back and worshipping together after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Blessings to you!
Hello Judy, and thank you so much for your kind words and for enjoying this new song. The solo piano and piano full score with cello and cello part are complete and available as Sheet Music PDFs on the website. God’s blessings to you too! – Stanton
I praise God for His Word. I praise God for His Son who gives us peace with God. Nothing can separate us from His love. Thank you for this beautiful piece – a reminder to keep trusting and drawing near to God, especially during these difficult and challenging times. Thanks Stanton – I love playing your arrangements and music on the piano!
Beth
Beth, I am so glad you enjoyed this new piece, and am grateful for your encouraging and uplifting words. The solo piano and piano with cello sheet music PDF scores are available on the website for playing. God bless you! – Stanton
Mr. Lanier, you can tell your music is inspired by Holy Spirit. It rings true to my spirit with such deep gratitude, not only for your beautiful music, but brings love and gratitude for what Jesus did for our salvation. I wrote you a few years back and you were kind to answer me. I’ve been listening to your music 🎼 since then. Thank you.
You’re welcome Sheryl, this is so beautiful to know you are enjoying the new song “Perfect Peace.” Today is a special day for this music to begin touching hearts with the melodies inspired by Isaiah 26:3. I am grateful for your thoughtful and encouraging words. May the Lord continue to bless you richly with His peace and presence. – Stanton
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you Alice, so glad you enjoyed this new song. Blessings to you! – Stanton
This is just beautiful Stanton. It is so uplifting,reassuring and does truly bring perfect peace within my soul. Thank you so much. You are truly one of God’s messengers.
Ann, you’re welcome, and thank you so much for taking time to listen to and reflect on this new song. I am grateful this was a blessing to you, and pray God’s peace, hope, and joy to be with you in these days. – Stanton
Thank you for this beautiful anointed music. As I listened to the music I teared up remembering how the Lord healed my mind many years ago when I was so anxious from the challenges I was experiencing. This was the scripture he gave me when I was a young woman and now that I am old I treasure this word in my heart.
Hi Darlene, you are very welcome, and I am grateful for your encouraging words about Isaiah 26:3, and how much this Scripture has meant to you. God is so amazing to remind you of His faithfulness and goodness, and to bring about this divine appointment through you and my ministry of music. Praise to Him, and wishing you His grace, peace, and joy. – Stanton P.S. I too was anxious for many years growing up and as a young adult. Isaiah 41:10 and Philippians 4:6-7 are two of my life verses.
Awesome post! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and keep up the good work.
Thanks Brian! I appreciate the encouragement! Blessings to you, Stanton.
Very nice & I am so impressed, it is just what I need to hear now, Thanks to you, Stanton, my Grandfather passed away and loved your music. I am also a pianist and I feel so moved bu your work, thanks again for to Bill Wolfe
Hello Bill (hope this is correct – Bill Wolfe, as the comment author says “Jack”), I appreciate your encouraging words about “Perfect Peace” and my music. I am grateful it has been a blessing to you as a pianist, and to your grandfather. Wishing you God’s grace, peace, and joy today! – Stanton