Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#179

179. Come, Thou almighty King

1 Come, Thou almighty King,
Help us Thy name to sing,
Help us to praise!
Father all-glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of days.

2 Jesus, our Lord, descend;
From all our foes defend,
Nor let us fall:
Let Thine almighty aid
Our sure defence be made,
Our souls on Thee be stayed;
Lord, hear our call!

3 Come, holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear,
In this glad hour;
Thou, Who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power.

4 To thee, great One in Three,
The highest praises be,
Hence evermore!
Thy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou almighty King
• Author: Charles Wesley (1757)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: God: Triune; Holy Spirit: Comforter; Holy Spirit: Mocked; Holy Spirit: Worshiped; Praise: to the Holy Trinity; Holy Trinity; Witness of the Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice Giardini
• Meter: 6s, 4s