The Hymnal 1982 ‎#578

578. O God of love, O King of peace

1 O God of love, O King of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease;
the wrath of nations now restrain,
give peace, O God, give peace again!

2 Remember, Lord, thy works of old,
the wonders that thy people told;
remember not our sin's dark stain,
give peace, O God, give peace again!

3 Whom shall we trust but thee, O Lord?
Where rest but on thy faithful word?
None ever called on thee in vain,
give peace, O God, give peace again!

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, O King of peace
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Chr

Tune Information

• Name: ELTHAM
• Composer (melody): Nathaniel Gawthorn, 18th cent.
• Harmonizer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876
• Meter: LM
• Key: e minor