Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#25

25. 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 defense 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;
Thy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou almighty King
• Title: Come Thou Almighty King
• Author: Anon. (ca. 1757)
• Meter: 6,6,4,6,6,6,4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Opening Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: [Come, Thou almighty King]
• Composer: Felice deGiardini (1769)
• Meter: 6,6,4,6,6,6,4
• Key: G Major