The New English Hymnal ‎#391

391. King of glory, King of peace

1 King of glory, King of peace,
I will love thee;
And that love may never cease,
I will move thee.
Thou hast granted my request,
Thou hast heard me;
Thou didst note my working breast,
Thou hast spared me.

2 Wherefore with my utmost art
I will sing thee,
And the cream of all my heart
I will bring thee.
Though my sins against me cried,
Thou didst clear me;
And alone, when they replied,
Thou didst hear me.

3 Seven whole days, not one in seven,
I will praise thee;
In my heart, though not in heaven,
I can raise thee.
Small it is, in this poor sort
To enrol thee:
E'en eternity's too short
To extol thee.

Text Information

• First Line: King of glory, King of peace
• Author: George Herbert, 1593-1632
• Meter: 74 74 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: GWALCHMAI
• Composer: John David Jones, 1827-70
• Meter: 74 74 D
• Key: G Major