The Hymnal ‎#523

523. Jesus, King of glory

Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear thy children cry.
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Pardon our transgressions,
Cleanse us from our sin;
By thy Spirit help us
Heavenly life to win.
Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear thy children cry.

On this day of gladness,
Bending low the knee
In thine earthly temple,
Lord, we worship thee;
Celebrate thy goodness,
Mercy, grace, and truth,
All thy loving guidance
Of our heedless youth.
Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear our grateful cry.

For the little children
Who have come to thee;
For the glad, bright spirits
Who thy glory see;
For the loved ones resting
In thy dear embrace;
For the pure and holy
Who behold thy face,
Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear our grateful cry.

For thy faithful servants
Who have entered in;
For thy fearless soldiers
Who have conquered sin;
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For the countless legions
Who have followed thee,
Heedless of the danger,
On to victory,
Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear our grateful cry.

When the shadows lengthen,
Show us, Lord, thy way;
Through the darkness lead us
To the heavenly day.
When our course is finished,
Ended all the strife,
Grant us with the faithful
Palms and crowns of life.
Jesus, King of glory,
Throned above the sky,
Jesus, tender Savior,
Hear thy children cry.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, King of glory
• Author: W. Hope Davison (1887)
• Meter: 6.5., 12 lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Processional; Sunday Schools: Ascension; Sunday Schools: Processionals

Tune Information

• Name: SION
• Composer: Henry Smart (1872)
• Meter: 6.5., 12 lines
• Incipit: 55321 51125 35532
• Key: G Major