Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #473 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: E Flat Major Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee
the passing ages pray;
and faithful souls have yearned to see
on earth that kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
not less to God belong;
and for the everlasting right
the silent stars are strong.
3 And lo, already on the hills
the flags of dawn appear;
gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
proclaim the day is near:
4 The day in whose clear-shining light
all wrong shall stand revealed,
when justice shall be throned with might,
and every heart be healed:
5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
shall walk the earth abroad,
the day of perfect righteousness,
the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 Languages: English Tune Title: IRISH
'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee