Author: St Ambrose, c. 340-397; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #639 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New First Line: Th'eternal gifts of Christ the King Lyrics: 1 Th'eternal gifts of Christ the King,
th'apostles' glory, let us sing;
and all, with hearts of gladness, raise
due hymns of thankful love and praise.
2 Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints,
and hope that never yields nor faints,
and love of Christ in perfect glow
that lays the prince of this world low.
3 In them the Father's glory shone,
in them the will of God the Son,
in them exults the Holy Ghost,
through them rejoice the heav'nly host.
4 To thee, Redeemer, now we cry,
that thou wouldst join to them on high
thy servants, who this grace implore,
for ever and for evermore. Topics: All Saints; Year B Lent 5; Years A, B, and C Tuesday of Holy Week Scripture: John 12:31 Languages: English Tune Title: ILLSLEY (BISHOP)
The eternal gifts of Christ the King