The Church Hymnal ‎#45

45. "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee

1 "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
The passing ages pray;
And faithful souls have yearn'd to see
On earth that kingdom's day.

2 But the slow watches of the night
Not less to God belong;
And for the everlasting right
The silent stars are strong.

3 And lo! already on the hills
The flags of dawn appear;
Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
Proclaim the day is near:

4 The day in whose clear-shining light
All wrongs shall stand revealed,
When justice shall be throned in might,
And every hurt be healed;

5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
Shall walk the earth abroad;
The day of perfect righteousness,
The promised day of God.

Text Information

• First Line: "Thy kingdom come," on bended knee
• Author: F. L. Hosmer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Advent
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FLAVIAN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Day's Psalter
• Notes: Public Domain.