Lutheran Hymnal: 041 - O Jesus, King of Glory

1 O Jesus, King of glory, Both David’s Lord and Son, Thy realm endures for ever, In heaven is fixed Thy throne. Throughout all earth’s dominions Make known from pole to pole Thy kingdom of salvation To each benighted soul. 2 Thou art a mighty monarch, As in Thy Word is told, Yet little Thou regardest All earthly goods or gold: On no proud steed Thou ridest, For Thee no jewelled crown, Thy home no lordly castle, For Thee but scorn and frown. 3 Yet art Thou decked with beauty, With rays of glorious light; Thy works proclaim Thy goodness, And all Thy ways are right. Vouchsafe to shield Thy people With Thine almighty arm, That they may dwell in safety From those who mean them harm. 4 Ah, look on me with pity Though I am weak and poor, Admit me to Thy kingdom To dwell there, blest and sure. I pray Thee, guide and keep me Safe from my bitter foes, From sin and death and Satan; Free me from all my woes. 5 O bid Thy Word within me Shine as the fairest star; Keep sin and all false doctrine For ever from me far; Help me confess Thee truly, And with Thy Christendom Here own Thee King and Saviour, And in the world to come.