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Text:O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author:Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
Tune:TALLIS' CANON
Composer:Thomas Tallis, ca. 1505-1585

842. O God of Love, O King of Peace

1 O God of love, O King of peace,
Make wars throughout the world to cease;
Our violent ways help us contain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again!

2 Remember, Lord, your 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 you, O Lord?
Where rest but on your faithful word?
None ever called on you 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 heav'nly chain;
Give peace, O God, give peace again!

Text Information
First Line: O God of love, O King of peace
Title: O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Topic: Comfort; Love of God for Us; Musical Style: Round/Canon (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: TALLIS' CANON
Composer: Thomas Tallis, ca. 1505-1585
Meter: LM
Key: G Major or modal



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