Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#379

379. Lord Jesus, Our King, Enthroned On High

1 Lord Jesus, our King, enthroned on high,
Whose kingdom no man can measure,
It unto His children ever nigh,
To serve them, His greatest pleasure;
For our Father in the highest, He liveth,
He liveth.

2 To silence God's Word on children's lips
Is seeking to slay the Master;
But they who retrace king Herod's steps
Will follow him to disaster;
For our Father in the highest, He liveth,
He liveth.

3 God's angels to-day, as e'er before,
His message to children carry;
They enter, tho' fast be closed the door;
They come with His friends to tarry;
For our Father in the highest, He liveth,
He liveth.

4 From heaven God's angels come and go
Where Christ in the heart is dwelling,
His counsel they lend, His joy bestow,
All sorrow and woe dispelling;
For our Father in the highest, He liveth,
He liveth.

5 Be cheerful, ye children, in His name,
Our King He remains forever,
His goodness endures, His grace the same,
His mercy, His love, and favor;
For our Father in the highest, He liveth,
He liveth.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, our King, enthroned on high
• Title: Lord Jesus, Our King, Enthroned On High
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Sunday School Hymns: Prayer
• Notes: Danish first line: Vor Herre, han er en Konge stor; Translator: P. C. Paulsen

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord Jesus, our King, enthroned on high]
• Composer: J. P. E. Hartmann
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 11.
• Key: C Major