Hymns of the Lutheran Church

193 Come, Now, Almighty King

1 Come, now, almighty King, Help us your name to sing; Help us to praise. Father all-glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, now, incarnate Word, Put on your mighty sword; Our prayer attend. Come and your people bless, And give your Word success; Grant us your righteousness, Savior and Friend. 3 Come, holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Your sev'nfold gifts impart; Now rule in ev'ry heart; Never from us depart, Spirit of Pow'r. 4 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be Forevermore! His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see And to eternity Love and adore.

Text Information

Author
Unknown, c. 1757, abr., alt.

Tune Information

Name
ITALIAN HYMN
Meter
664 6664
Source
Felice de Giardini, 1716-96, alt.