Psalms for All Seasons ‎#120C

120C. O God of Love, Forever Blest

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]

Text Information

• First Line: O God of love, forever blest
• Title: O God of Love, Forever Blest
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt. )
• Author (prayer): Linea Reimer Geiser
• Refrain First Line: Too long my soul has made its home
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 120
• Topic: Affliction; Peace; Peacemakers; Salvation; Ten Commandments: 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); War and Revolution
• Copyright: Prayer © 1988 Linea Reimer Geiser
• Notes: The lead and echo arrangement of the refrain is an option and can be sung by any two groups. When the echo is not used, sing the entire text, with the exception of the repeated “who lift.”. Optional concluding prayer included.

Tune Information

• Name: SHALOM 120
• Composer: Bruce Benedict
• Arranger: Greg Scheer
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 2009 Cardiphonia Music ; Arr. © 2011 Greg Scheer