Great is the King

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Great is the King, and greatly to be praised

Author: J. M. Harris
Tune: [Great is the King, and greatly to be praised] (Harris)
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Great is the King, and greatly to be praised,
He leadeth on His hosts to victory,
Come all ye ransomed join this conqu’ring band,
Shouting loud hosannas ‘till the world is free.

Chorus:
Rally now my brother hear the trumpet call, obey,
Jesus, glorious King is leading on to victory.

2 Great is the King, and greatly to be praised,
He in His glory now unsheathes His sword,
Let no one falter but with courage bold,
Follow close beside Him, trusting in His word. [Chorus]

3 Great is the King, and greatly to be praised,
See all the hosts of sin are giving way,
Rally my brother, hear the trumpet call,
Ev’ry man to duty and we’ll win the day. [Chorus]

Source: Light and Life Songs: adapted especially to sunday schools, prayer meetings and other social services #15

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Author: J. M. Harris

Born: May 29, 1867, Williamsport, Ohio. Died: July 20, 1934, Miami, Florida. John’s wife was songwriter Margaret Harris. His works include: Waves of Glory No. 1 (Los Angeles, California: Nazarene Publishing Company, 1905) (editor) Spiritual Songs, edited with his wife Margaret & G. A. McLaughlin (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, circa 1908) Glorious Gospel in Song (Chicago, Illinois: Christian Witness Publishing Company, 1910) (editor) --www.hymntime.com/tch Go to person page >

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First Line:	Great is the King, and greatly to be praised
Title:	Great is the King
Author:	J. M. Harris
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Rally now my brother hear the trumpet call, obey
Copyright:	Public Domain