Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#701

701. Come Now, Almighty King

1 Come now, Almighty King,
Help us your name to sing,
Help us to praise:
Father, all glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.

2 Come now, Incarnate Word,
Who for us death endured.
Our prayer attend:
Come, and your people bless,
And give your word success;
Fill us with righteousness,
Savior and friend.

3 Come, Holy Comforter,
Your sacred witness bear
In this glad hour:
To us your grace impart,
And rule in ev'ry heart!
Never from us depart,
Spirit of pow'r.

4 To you, O Trinity,
Eternal praises be
Forevermore!
Your sov'reign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore!

Text Information

• First Line: Come now, Almighty King
• Title: Come Now, Almighty King
• Author: Anon. (ca. 1757, alt.)
• Meter: 66 4 666 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: Solemnities and Feasts: Holy Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796 (alt.)
• Incipit: 66466 64
• Key: F Major or modal