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816a. Thy kingdom come, O God

1 Thy kingdom come, O God,
thy rule, O Christ, begin;
break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin.

2 Where is thy reign of peace
and purity and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
as in the realms above?

3 When comes the promised time
that war shall be no more,
and lust, oppression, crime
shall flee thy face before?

4 We pray thee, Lord, arise,
and come in thy great might;
revive our longing eyes,
which languish for thy sight.

5 Men scorn thy sacred name,
and wolves devour thy fold;
by many deeds of shame
we learn that love grows cold.

6 O'er lands both near and far
thick darkness broodeth yet:
arise, O Morning Star,
arise, and never set!

Text Information

• First Line: Thy kingdom come, O God
• Author: Lewis Hensley (1824-1905) (alt.)
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 44:23-26
  ;
  Matthew 6:10
  ;
  Revelation 18:1-8
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Justice; Kingdom of God; Longing; Peace; Sin; The Third Sunday before Lent: Year A; Advent

Tune Information

• Name: ST CECILIA
• Composer: Leighton George Hayne (1836--1883)
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: G Major