International Song Service ‎#95

95. Call'd to the feast by the King are we

1 Call'd to the feast by the King are we,
Sitting, perhaps, where his people be;
How will it fare, then, with you and me,
When the King comes in.

Refrain:
When the King comes in, brother,
When the King comes in!
How will it fare with you 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, every one will know,
When the King come sin. [Refrain]

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

Text Information

• First Line: Call'd to the feast by the King are we
• Author: J. E. Landor
• Refrain First Line: When the King comes in, brother
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN THE KING COMES IN
• Composer: E. S. Lorenz
• Key: E♭ Major