Come, Thou almighty King (Felice Giardini)
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CPDL #21487:
Sibelius 4
- Editor: Brigid Baker (submitted 2010-04-19). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 120 kB Copyright: Public Domain
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General Information
Title: Come Thou Almighty King
Composer: Felice Giardini
Lyricist: Charles Wesley
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1917
Description: This stirring composition, called "Italian Hymn," was written by Felice Giardini (1716-1796), and with these words has become one of the most widely used hymns. The words, generally attributed to Charles Wesley, appeared in 1756. The hymn has been translated into several languages and is sung by many nations.
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Original text and translations
English text
1. Come, Thou almighty King,
Help us Thy name to sing,
Help us to praise!
Father allglorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of days!
2. Come, Thou incarnate Word,
Gird on They mighty sword,
Our prayer attend!
Come, and Thy people bless,
And give Thy word success:
Spirit of holiness,
On us descend!
3. Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear,
In this glad hour!
Thou, who almighty art,
Now rule in ev'ry heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of pow'r!