388. Thy kingdom come, O God!

1 Thy kingdom come, O God!
Thy rule, O Christ, begin!
Break with Thine iron rod
The tyrannies of sin!

2 Where is Thy reign of peace,
And purity and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
As in the realms above?

3 When comes the promised time
That war shall be no more,
Oppression, lust and crime
Shall flee Thy face before?

4 We pray thee, Lord, arise,
And come in Thy great might;
Revive our longing eyes,
Which languish for Thy sight.

5 O'er heathen lands afar
Thick darkness broodeth yet:
Arise, O morning Star,
Arise, and never set.

Text Information
First Line: Thy kingdom come, O God!
Author: L. Hensley
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: General
Tune Information
Name: ST. CECILIA
Composer: L. G. Hayne
Meter: 6.6.6.6.
Key: G Major or modal



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