The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#605

605. Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay

1 Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay,
Why tarriest Thou upon Thy way,
Why lingers the expected day?
Thy kingdom come!

2 Life in its fullness is with Thee,
Life in its holy liberty;
From death and chains this world set free;
Thy kingdom come!

3 Earth is still waiting for the day,
When old things shall have passed away,
And all be clad in new array:
Thy kingdom come!

4 O King of glory, King of peace,
Bid all these storms and tumults cease,
Bring in Thy reign of righteousness;
Thy kingdom come!

Text Information

• First Line: Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay
• Author: H. Bonar (1868)
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 4.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Last Things: Christ's Second Coming; Second Coming of Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay]
• Composer: R.N. Quaile
• Meter: 8, 8, 8, 4.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.