243. King of Glory, King of Peace

1 King of glory, King of peace, I will love Thee;
And that love may never cease, I will move Thee.
Thou hast granted my request, Thou hast heard me;
Thou didst note my working breast, Thou hast spared me.

2 Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing Thee,
And the cream of all my heart I will bring Thee.
Though my sins against me cried, Thou didst clear me;
And alone, when they replied, Thou didst hear me.

3 Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise Thee;
In my heart, though not in heav’n I can raise Thee.
Small it is, in this poor sort to enroll Thee:
Ev’n eternity’s too short to extol Thee.

Text Information
First Line: King of glory, King of peace, I will love Thee
Title: King of Glory, King of Peace
Author: George Herbert (1593-1633)
Meter: 7.4.7.4.D.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Jesus Christ: Glory and Praise
Tune Information
Name: GWALCHMAI
Composer: Joseph David Jones (1827-1870)
Meter: 7.4.7.4.D.
Incipit: 35124 32342 13512
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tune, LLANFAIR, No. 176



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