Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Linea Reimer Geiser Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #120C (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Affliction Refrain First Line: Too long my soul has made its home Lyrics: 1 O God of love, forever blest,
pity my suffering state.
When will you set my soul at rest
from lips that love deceit?
Refrain:
Too long my soul (has made its home)
with those who lift the sword.
I am for peace (but when I speak),
they make for war.
2 I cried in trouble to the Lord,
and he has answered me.
From lying lips and crafty tongue,
O Lord, my soul set free. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 120 Tune Title: SHALOM 120
O God of Love, Forever Blest