CPWI Hymnal ‎#53

53. Thy kingdom come, O God

1 Thy kingdom come, O God,
thy rule, O Christ, begin;
break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin.

2 Where is thy reign of peace
and purity and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
as in the realms above?

3 When comes the promised time
that war shall be no more,
and lust, oppression, crime
shall flee thy face before?

4 We pray thee, Lord, arise,
and come in thy great might;
revive our longing eyes,
which languish for thy sight.

5 Men scorn thy sacred name,
and wolves devour thy fold;
by many deeds of shame
we learn that love grows cold.

6 O'er heathen lands afar
thick darkness broodeth yet:
arise, O morning star,
arise, and never set!

Text Information

• First Line: Thy kingdom come, O God
• Author: Lewis Hensley, 1824-1905
• Meter: 6.6.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: ST CECILIA
• Composer: Leighton George Hayne, 1836-1883
• Meter: 6.6.6.6
• Key: G Major