Common Praise (1998) ‎#285

285. The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King

1 The eternal gifts of Christ the King,
the apostles' glory, let us sing;
and all, with hearts of gladness,
due hymns of thankful love and praise.

2 Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints,
and hope that never yields nor faints,
and love of Christ in perfect glow
that lays the prince of this world low.

3 In them the Father's glory shone;
in them the will of God the Son;
in them exults the Holy Ghost;
through them rejoice the heavenly host.

4 To thee, Redeemer, now we cry,
that thou wouldst join to them on high
thy servants, who this grace implore,
forever and forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: The eternal gifts of Christ the King
• Title: The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King
• Author: Ambrose of Milan (340-397)
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
  ;
  Sirach 44:1-15
  ;
  Matthew 5:1-12
  ;
  Ephesians 1:15-23
  ;
  Ephesians 4:1-16
  ;
  Colossians 1:1-14
  ;
  1 John 3:1-7
  ;
  Revelation 5:1-14
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
  ;
  Revelation 12:7-12
• Topic: Communion of Saints
• Notes: Alt Tune CHURCH TRIUMPHANT 599

Tune Information

• Name: AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA
• Composer: Giovanni Guidetti (1532-1592)
• Harmonizer: Alfred Whitehead (1887-1974)
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Directorium Chori, 1582
• Copyright: Harm. © 1975 Elizabeth Whitehead Lang