Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#441

441. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, O King of peace
• Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; War; National: Peace; Peace: Among Nations; Peace: National; Rest: In God

Tune Information

• Name: HESPERUS
• Composer: Henry Baker, 1834-1910
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E Major