Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Linea Reimer Geiser Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness) 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 Used With Tune: SHALOM 120
O God of Love, Forever Blest