O God of Love, O King of Peace is a prayer hymn asking God to end war, restrain human sin, remember his ancient mercies, and bind his people together in holy love.
Hymns Based on Psalm 46:9
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 46:9
"He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire. "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.""
— Psalm 46:9
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Peace, Prayer, Reconciliation, Christian Unity, Confession. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 46:9 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Peace
- Prayer
- Reconciliation
- Christian Unity
- Confession
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 46:9
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Sermon Peace
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Reflection Hymn O God of Love, O King of Peace
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Closing Hymn This Is My Song
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
This Is My Song, first published under the title A Song of Peace, joins a 1934 international peace text by Lloyd Stone to the hymn-like theme from Jean Sibelius's Finlandia.