Worship (4th ed.) ‎#560

560. To Christ, the Prince of Peace

1 To Christ, the Prince of Peace
And Son of God most high,
The ruler of the world to come,
We lift our joyful cry.

2 Deep in his heart, for us
The wound of love he bore,
That love with which he still inflames
The hearts that him adore.

3 O Jesus, victim blest,
What else but purest love
Could make your sacred heart pour forth
God's graces from above?

4 O fount of endless life
And spring of water clear,
O heav'nly flame which cleanses all
Who unto you draw near!

5 Enfold us in your heart,
O Jesus, Savior blest,
So shall we find your plenteous grace
And heav'n's eternal rest.

Text Information

• First Line: To Christ, the Prince of peace
• Title: To Christ, the Prince of Peace
• Latin Title: Summi parentis filio
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Source: Roman Breviary, 1736

Tune Information

• Name: FESTAL SONG
• Composer: William H. Walter, 1825-1893
• Meter: SM
• Key: A♭ Major