E115. Come, Thou Almighty King

1 Come, Thou almighty King,
Help us Thy Name to sing,
Help us to praise!
Father all-glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us,
Ancient of days.

2 Jesus, our Lord, descend;
From all our foes defend,
Nor let us fall;
Let Thine almighty aid
Our sure defense be made,
Our souls on Thee be stayed;
Lord, hear our call!

3 Come, Thou incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword,
Our prayer attend:
Come, and Thy people bless,
And give Thy Word success;
Spirit of holiness,
On us descend.

4 Come, holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear
In this glad hour:
Thou Who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power!

5 To the great One in Three
Eternal praises be,
Hence, evermore!
His sovereign Majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Thou almighty King
Title: Come, Thou Almighty King
Author: Charles Wesley
Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: Opening; Trinity; Worship
Tune Information
Name: ITALIAN HYMN
Composer: Felice de Giardini
Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
Key: G Major or modal



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