Looking at some of the gospel music recently, it is interesting how many of the songs that have become standards are not copyright to the original holder or composer, but copyright has been sold or assigned to others.

"Peace in the Valley" was written by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1939 (not 1936 as noted in the DT). In 1951 copyright was assigned to Hill and Range Songs, Inc., NY (Jean and Julian Auerbach), international copyright secured. "All rights reserved including the right of public performance for profit." The Auerbachs corralled many gospel favorites. Don't know who has their rights now.

The lyrics in the DT are not those of Dorsey; but belong to another who covered the song. Lyrics belong in another thread (is there one on this song? Couldn't find one).