O God of love, O King of peace (Nathanael Gawthorn)
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- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2023-06-25). Score information: A4, 1 page, 49 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2023-06-25). Score information: A4, 1 page, 108 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: O God of love, O King of peace
Composer: Nathanael Gawthorn
Tune: Eltham
Lyricist: Henry Williams Baker
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
Description: Melody by Nathaniel Gawthorn (18th century), harmony by Samuel Sebastian Wesley
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Original text and translations
English text
O God of love, O King of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease;
the wrath of nations now restrain,
give peace, O God, give peace again!
Remember, Lord, thy works of old,
the wonders that thy people told;
remember not our sin’s dark stain,
give peace, O God, give peace again!
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!