Christ in Song ‎#43

43. When the King Comes In

1 Called to the feast by the King are we,
Sitting, perhaps, where his people be;
How will it fare, friend, with thee and me
When the King comes in?

Refrain:
When the King comes in, brother,
When the King comes in!
How will it fare with thee and me
When the King comes in?

2 Crowns on the head where the thorns have been,
Glorified he who once died for men;
Splendid the vision before us then,
When the King comes in. [Refrain]

3 Like lightning's flash will that instant show
Things hidden long from both friend and foe;
Just what we are will each neighbor know,
When the King comes in. [Refrain]

4 Joyful his eye shall on each one rest
Who is in white wedding garments dress'd;
Ah! well for us if we stand the test,
When the King comes in. [Refrain]

5 Endless the sad separation then,
Bitter the cry of deluded men,
Awful that moment of anguish
when Christ the King comes in. [Refrain]

5 Lord, grant us all, we implore thee, grace,
So to await thee, each in his place,
That we may fear not to see thy face
When thou comest in. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Called to the feast by the King are we
• Title: When the King Comes In
• Author: J. E. Landor
• Refrain First Line: When the King comes in, brother
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance: Decision Day; Invitation and Repentance: The Judgment

Tune Information

• Name: [Called to the feast by the King are we]
• Composer: Rev. E. S. Lorenz
• Key: E♭ Major