Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#334

334. Your kingdom come, O God!

1 Your kingdom come, O God!
your rule, O Christ, begin;
break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin,

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

3 When comes the promised time,
the end of strife and war;
when lust, oppression, crime
and greed shall be no more?

4 O Lord our God, arise
and come in your great might!
revive our longing eyes
which languish for your sight.

5 As rebels scorn your name
and wolves devour your fold,
by many deeds of shame
we learn that love grows cold.

6 On nations near or far
thick darkness gathers yet:
arise, O Morning Star,
arise and never set!

Text Information

• First Line: Your kingdom come, O God!
• Author: L. Hensley (1824-1905)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's World: Nations, Justice, and Peace; Advent 1: The Advent Hope; Christmas 1: The Incarnation; Lent 4, The King and the Kingdom: Transfiguration; Pentecost 12: The Witnessing Community; Pentecost 13: The Suffering Community; Pentecost 15: Those in Authority

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CECILIA
• Composer: L. G. Hayne (1836-1883)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Key: F Major