The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#622

622. 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 humans restrain:
give peace, O God, give peace again.

2 Remember, Lord, Your deeds 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 heavenly chain:
give peace, O God, give peace again.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, O King of peace
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: An Essay on the Church Plain-chant, 1782