499. Thy kingdom come, O God

1 Thy kingdom come, O God,
Thy rule, O Christ, begin;
Break with thy 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,
And lust, oppression, 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 lands both near and far
Thick darkness broodeth yet:
Arise, O morning Star,
Arise, and never set.

Text Information
First Line: Thy kingdom come, O God
Author: Lewis Hensley, 1824-1905 (alt.)
Meter: 66 66
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Church and People: The Kingdom of God; The Christian Year: Advent
Tune Information
Name: ST CECILIA
Composer: L. G. Hayne, 1836-83
Meter: 66 66
Key: G Major



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