Hymns for Today ‎#118

118. The Victor Comes with Kingly Tread

1 The Victor comes with kingly tread,
A diadem upon His head;
He broke death’s bars in deadly strife,
And now He reigns the Lord of life,
Hail the King.

Refrain:
He comes, He comes in mighty pow’r,
Let songs, let songs exultant ring;
We celebrate His triumph hour,
All hail, All hail,
All hail the Victor King!

2 His brow was pierced with many a thorn,
His heart was bruised by words of scorn;
But love prevailed, Himself He gave,
And now we sing a conquered grave,
Hail the King. [Refrain]

3 We hail the King this Easter Day,
Who drives the gloom of death away;
The grave o’ercome, there’s naught to fear,
Rejoice, the risen Lord is here,
Hail the King. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Victor comes with kingly tread
• Title: The Victor Comes with Kingly Tread
• Author: Geo. O. Webster
• Refrain First Line: He comes, He comes in mighty pow'r
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [The Victor comes with kingly tread]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore
• Incipit: 34555 55655 55432
• Notes: Public Domain.