The New Christian Hymnal ‎#217

217. Gracious King Enthroned Above

1. Gracious King enthroned above,
I would come to Thee;
Longing for Thy smile of love,
Lord, I come to Thee.
Help of all our helpless race,
All our hope is in Thy grace;
Show to me Thy smiling face--
Lord, I come to Thee.

2. In the merit of Thy Son,
Lord, I come to Thee;
Christ for me hast favor won--
Lord, I come to Thee.
Let me now be reconciled,
Though a wand'rer from the wild;
O receive me as a child--
Lord, I come to Thee.

3. With the Spirit for my guide,
Lord, I come to Thee;
All myself in Thee to hide,
Lord, I come to Thee.
Cares unbidden fill my breast;
Sorrow has my soul oppressed;
Give a fainting pilgrim rest-
Lord, I come to Thee.

4. Wash me in the cleansing flood--
Lord, I come to Thee;
Make me white in Jesus' blood--
Lord, I come to Thee.
Lord of love, bid sorrow cease;
Source of joy, my joy increase;
Father, fill my soul with peace,
For I come to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious King enthroned above
• Title: Gracious King Enthroned Above
• Author: John W. Wayland
• Meter: 7 5 7 5 7 7 7 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance
• Copyright: Copyright 1901 by Brethren Publishing House
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Gracious King enthroned above]
• Composer: Benjamin C. Unseld
• Meter: 7 5 7 5 7 7 7 5
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.