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1 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
For him let doors be opened,
no hearts against him barred!
2 Not robed in royal splendour,
in power and pomp, comes he;
but clad as are the poorest—
such his humility!
3 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
By those who truly listen
his voice is truly heard.
4 Pity the proud and haughty,
who have not learned to heed
the Christ who is the Promise,
who has our ransom paid.
5 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
He only to the humble
reveals the face of God.
6 All power is his, all glory!
All things are in his hand,
all ages and all peoples,
till time itself shall end!
7 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
He offers to the burdened
the rest and grace they need.
8 Gentle is he and humble!
And light his yoke shall be,
for he would have us bear it
so he can make us free!
Source: CPWI Hymnal #35b
First Line: | Blest be the King whose coming |
Title: | Blest Be the King Whose Coming |
Author: | Federico J. Pagura |
Translator: | Fred Pratt Green (b. 1903, alt.) |
Meter: | 7.6.7.6 D |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | © 1974 by Hope Publishing Company |