Hymns of the Lutheran Church

605 Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay,

1 Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay, Why tarriest Thou upon Thy way, Why lingers the expected day? Thy kingdom come! 2 Life in its fullness is with Thee, Life in its holy liberty; From dread and chains this world set free; Thy kingdom come! 3 Earth is still waiting for the day, When old things shall have passed away, And all be clad in new array: Thy kingdom come! 4 O King of glory, King of peace, Bid all these storms and tumults cease, Bring in Thy reign of righteousness; Thy kingdom come!

Text Information

Author
H. Bonar, 1868

Tune Information

Name
Olbridge
Meter
8, 8, 8, 4.
Source
R. N. Quaile