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Text:O God of love, O King of peace
Author:Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877
Tune:HESPERUS
Composer:Henry Baker, 1834-1910

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 (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HESPERUS
Composer: Henry Baker, 1834-1910
Meter: L.M.
Key: E Major



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