CPWI Hymnal ‎#249

249. Conquering kings their titles take

1 Conquering kings their titles take
from the lands they captive make;
Jesus, from a nobler deed,
from the thousands he hath freed.

2 Yes: none other name is given
unto mortals under heaven,
which can make the dead arise
and exalt them to the skies.

3 That which Christ so hardly wrought,
that which he so dearly bought,
that salvation, brethren say,
shall we madly cast away?

4 Rather gladly for that name
bear the cross, endure the shame;
joyfully for him to die
is not death but victory.

5 Jesu, who dost condescend
to be called the sinner’s friend,
hear us, as to thee we pray,
glorying in thy name today.

6 Glory to the Father be,
glory, Holy Son, to thee,
glory to the Holy Ghost,
from the saints and angel-host.

Text Information

• First Line: Conquering kings their titles take
• Latin Title: Victis sibi cognomina
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Son
• Source: Nevers Breivary, 1727
• Notes: A lower setting of INNOCENTS is found at 415

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Composer: Anonymous
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: E Major
• Source: The Parish Choir, London, 1846-1851