The Book of Praise ‎#733

733. O God of love, true source of peace

1 O God of love, true source of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease;
the wrath of sinful hearts restrain;
give peace, O God, give peace again.

2 Remember, Lord, your works of old,
the wonders that our forebears told;
remember not our sins' deep stain:
give peace, O God, give peace again.

3 Whom shall we trust but you, O God?
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;
oh bind us in that heavenly chain:
give peace, O God, give peace again.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, true source of peace
• Title: O God of love, true source of peace
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 44:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 46:8-9
  ;
  Psalm 73:25-26
  ;
  1 Timothy 2:1-3
• Topic: National Occasions; One Life in Christ: Peace; Saints; Trust
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: MELCOMBE

Tune Information

• Name: EALING
• Composer: Herbert S. Oakeley, 1830-1903
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain