American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#480

480. 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,
Give to 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 ev'ry heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of pow'r!

5 To Thee, great One in Three,
Eternal praises be,
Hence evermore!
Thy sov'reign 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
• Meter: 6 6 4 6 6 6 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity
• Source: Authorship uncertain ; Whitfield's Collection, 1757, a.

Tune Information

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