Moravian Book of Worship ‎#555

555. Come Now, Almighty King

1 Come now, almighty King,
help us your name to sing,
help us to praise.
Father all glorious,
ever victorious,
come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.

2 Come now, Incarnate Word,
our just and mighty Lord,
our prayer attend.
Come and your people bless
and give your word success;
strengthen your righteousness,
Savior and Friend!

3 Come, holy Comforter,
your sacred witness bear
in this glad hour.
Your grace to us impart,
now rule in ev'ry heart,
never from us depart,
Spirit of pow'r!

4 To the great One in Three,
eternal praises be
forevermore!
Your sov'reign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore!

Text Information

• First Line: Come now, almighty King
• Title: Come Now, Almighty King
• Author: Charles Wesley (1757, alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 47:6-7
  ;
  Zechariah 4:6
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  John 14:16-26
  ;
  John 15:26
  ;
  Romans 8
  ;
  Romans 15:1-13
• Topic: Worship; Christian year--Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: Felice de Giardini (1769)
• Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: 579 B in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns