Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#509

509. Conquering kings their titles take

1 Conquering kings their titles take
From the foes they captive make;
Jesus, by a nobler deed,
From the thousands he hath freed.

2 Yea, none other Name is given
Unto mortals under heaven,
Which can make the dead arise,
And exalt them to the skies.

3 Rather gladly for that Name
Bear the Cross, endure the shame;
Joyfully for him to die
Is not death but victory. A-men.

4 Jesus, who dost condescend
To be called the sinner's friend,
Hear us, as to thee we pray,
Glorying in thy Name to-day.

5 Glory to the Father be,
Glory, Holy Son, to thee,
Glory to the Holy Ghost,
From the saints and angel-host.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Conquering kings their titles take
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806 - 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Circumcision and Name of Jesus; The Church Year: Epiphany; The Life In Christ: Consecration
• Source: Latin Hymn, XVIII cent.
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to INNOCENTS (No. 511)

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Office de la Circoncision, Sens, c. 1210