The Book of Praise ‎#269

269. Your kingdom come, O God

1 Your kingdom come, O God!
Your rule, O Christ, begin;
break with your 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 Some scorn your sacred 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
• Title: Your kingdom come, O God
• Author: Lewis Hensley, 1824-1905 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 2:9
  ;
  Isaiah 9:2
  ;
  Isaiah 60:1-3
  ;
  Matthew 6:10
  ;
  Luke 11:2
  ;
  Revelation 2:26
• Topic: Church Year: Ascension/Reign of Christ; Peace; Social Concerns / Social Justice
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CECILIA
• Composer: Leighton George Hayne, 1836-1883
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain