
Author: F. L. Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Common Praise #608 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Thy kingdom come! On bended knee
the passing ages pray;
and faithful souls have yearned to see
on earth that kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
not less to God belong;
and for the everlasting right
the silent stars are strong.
3 And lo, already on the hills
the flags of dawn appear;
gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
proclaim the day is near:
4 The day in whose clear-shining light
all wrong shall stand revealed,
when justice shall be throned in might,
and every hurt be healed;
5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
shall walk the earth abroad:
the day of perfect righteousness,
the promised day of God. Topics: Advent III Year B; Advent IV Year A; Advent Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Languages: English Tune Title: IRISH
Thy kingdom come! On bended knee