The Hymnal ‎#421a

421a. 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 sinful man restrain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!

2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old,
The wonders that our fathers 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!

4 Where saints and angels dwell above,
All hearts are knit in holy love;
O bind us in that heavenly chain:
Give peace, O God, give peace again!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, O King of peace
• Author: Rev. Henry W. Baker (1821-1877)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: World Friendship and Peace; Friendship, World; International Peace; Peace, International; Social Progress

Tune Information

• Name: CANNONS
• Composer: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: g minor