Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#175

175. O King of kings, before whose throne

1 O King of kings, before whose throne
The angels bow, no gift can we
Present that is indeed our own,
Since Heaven and earth belong to thee;
Yet this our souls through grace impart,
The offering of a thankful heart. A-men.

2 O Jesu, set at God’s right hand,
With thine eternal Father plead
For all thy loyal-hearted band,
Who still on earth thy succor need:
For them in weakness strength provide,
And through the world their footsteps guide.

3 O Holy Spirit, fount of breath,
Whose comforts never fail nor fade,
Vouchsafe the life that knows no death,
Vouchsafe the light that knows no shade;
And grant that we through all our days
May share thy gifts, and sing thy praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O King of kings, before whose throne
• Author: John Quarles, 1624 - 65
• Alterer: Thomas Darling, 1816 - 93
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church: Worship - In The Presence
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to ST. CHRYSOSTOM (No. 504).

Tune Information

• Name: LEICESTER
• Composer: John Bishop, c. 1665 - 1737
• Meter: 8 8, 8 8, 8 8.
• Key: a minor