Ancient and Modern ‎#698a

698a. King of glory, King of peace

1 King of glory, King of peace,
I will love thee;
and, that love may never cease,
I will move thee.
Thou hast granted my request,
thou hast heard me;
thou didst note my working breast,
thou hast spared me.

2 Wherefore with my utmost art
I will sing thee,
and the cream of all my heart
I will bring thee.
Though my sins against me cried,
thou didst clear me,
and alone, when they replied,
thou didst hear me.

3 Seven whole days, not one in seven,
I will praise thee;
in my heart, though not in heaven,
I can raise thee.
Small it is, in this poor sort
to enrol thee:
e'en eternity's too short
to extol thee.

Text Information

• First Line: King of glory, King of peace
• Author: George Herbert (1593-1633)
• Meter: 74 74 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:1-3
  ;
  Luke 18:9-14
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:12-17
• Topic: Love for God; Music and Song; Praise; Proper 16: Year C; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: GWALCHMAI
• Composer: Joseph David Jones (1827-1870)
• Meter: 74 74 D
• Key: G Major