Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#639

639. The eternal gifts of Christ the King

1 Th'eternal gifts of Christ the King,
th'apostles' glory, let us sing;
and all, with hearts of gladness, raise
due hymns of thankful love and praise.

2 Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints,
and hope that never yields nor faints,
and love of Christ in perfect glow
that lays the prince of this world low.

3 In them the Father's glory shone,
in them the will of God the Son,
in them exults the Holy Ghost,
through them rejoice the heav'nly host.

4 To thee, Redeemer, now we cry,
that thou wouldst join to them on high
thy servants, who this grace implore,
for ever and for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Th'eternal gifts of Christ the King
• Title: The eternal gifts of Christ the King
• Author: St Ambrose, c. 340-397
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 12:31
• Topic: All Saints; Year B: Lent 5; Years A, B, and C: Tuesday of Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: ILLSLEY (BISHOP)
• Composer: John Bishop, 1665-1737
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major