The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#164

164. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou almighty King
• Title: Come, Thou Almighty King
• Author: Charles Wesley (1757, a.)
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Trinity; Trinity Sunday; Doxologies; Names and Office of Christ: Word; Comforter; God the Father; Holy Spirit; Triune God; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Key: G Major