American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#372

372. O Jesus, King of Glory!

1 O Jesus, King of glory!
Both David's God and Son,
Thy realm endures forever,
In heav'n 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 proclaims 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 Thine 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
Secure from all my 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!
• Title: O Jesus, King of Glory!
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Author: Martin Behm (1606)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: TESCHNER
• Composer: Melchior Teschner (1613)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: C Major
• Source: German chorale: Valet will ich dir geben