The Church Hymnal ‎#329

329. Thy kingdom come, O God!

1 Thy kingdom come, O God!
Thy rule, O Christ, begin!
Break with Thine iron rod
The tyrannies of sin!

2 Where is Thy reign of peace,
And purity, and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
As in the realms above?

3 When comes the promised time
That war shall be no more,
Oppression, lust, and crime
Shall flee Thy face before?

4 We pray Thee, Lord, arise,
And come in Thy great might;
Revive our longing eyes,
Which languish for Thy sight.

5 O'er heathen lands afar
Thick darkness broodeth yet:
Arise, O morning Star,
Arise, and never set.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy kingdom come, O God!
• Author: L. Hensley (1867)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1914
• Topic: General; Epiphany; Intercession for the Church; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CECILIA
• Composer: L. G. Hayne
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.
• Key: G Major