Author: L. Hensley (1824-1905) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #334 (1987) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: 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 Lyrics: 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! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CECILIA
Your kingdom come, O God!
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