Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#54

54. O Jesus King of glory!

1 O Jesus, King of glory!
Both David’s God and Son!
Thy realm endures forever,
In heaven is fixed Thy throne:
Help, that in earth’s dominions
Throughout, from pole to pole,
Thy realm may spread salvation
To each benighted soul.

2 The Eastern sages, bringing
Their tribute-gifts to Thee,
Bear witness to Thy kingdom
And humbly bow the knee.
The Eastern star points to Thee,
As doth the inspired Word,
Hence joyously we hail Thee:
Our blest Redeemer, Lord!

3 Thou art a mighty Monarch,
As by the Word we're told,
Yet carest Thou but little
For earthly goods or gold;
On no proud steed Thou ridest,
Thou wear’st no jeweled crown
Nor dwell’st in lordly castle,
But bearest scoff and frown.

4 Yet art Thou decked with beauty,
With rays of glorious light;
Thou ever teem'st with goodness,
And all Thy ways are right.
Vouchsafe to shield Thy people
With Thy almighty arm,
That they may dwell in safety
From those who mean but harm.

5 Ah, look on me with pity
Though I am weak and poor,
Admit me to Thy kingdom,
To dwell there, blest and sure.
Vouchsafe to keep and guide me
Safe from all evil foes,
From sin, and death, and Satan;
Free me from all my woes.

6 And bid Thy Word within me
Shine as the fairest star;
Keep sin and all false doctrine
From all Thy people far;
Help us confess Thee truly,
And with Thy Christendom,
Here own Thee King and Savior
And in the world to come.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus King of glory!
• Author: Martin Behm (1606)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (180=63)
• Meter: No. 13
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany
• Notes: From the German text: O Koenig aller Ehren

Tune Information

• Name: TESCHNER (Valet will ich dir geben)
• Composer: Melchior Teschner (1613)
• Meter: No. 13
• Key: C Major