Christian Hymns ‎#213

213. 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, Thou incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword,
Our prayer attend.
Come, and Thy people bless,
And give Thy Word success;
Spirit of holiness,
On us descend.

4 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!

5 To the great One in Three
Eternal praises be,
Hence evermore!
His sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou almighty King
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Opening; TheChurch Year: Trinity; Christ: Defender and Helper; Holy Ghost: Comforter; Invocation; Prayer: General Petition
• Notes: C. Wesley, 1757.

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: F. de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Key: G Major