Lyrics
Come, Thou Almighty King,
Help us Thy Name to sing,
Help us to praise!
Father all glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days!
Jesus, our Lord, arise,
Scatter our enemies,
And make them fall;
Let Thine almighty aid
Our sure defense be made,
Souls on Thee be stayed;
Lord, hear our call.
Come, Thou Incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword,
Our prayer attend!
Come, and Thy people bless,
And give Thy Word success,
Spirit of holiness,
On us descend!
Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear
In this glad hour.
Thou Who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of Power!
To Thee, great One in Three,
Eternal praises be,
Hence, evermore.
Thy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity love and adore!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Charles Wesley
When we sing "Come, Thou Almighty King," we open our hearts to the God who reigns over all creation and time. As the Ancient of Days, He holds our lives with victorious power and tender care. Worship is not something we accomplish in our own strength; we ask Him to help us praise Him rightly. Today, invite the Father to take His rightful throne in your life, trusting that His glorious reign brings peace and victory over every fear.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 96:10: “Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns!” The world is also established. It will not be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.”
- Daniel 7:9: “I saw until thrones were placed, and an Ancient of Days sat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire.”
- Revelation 19:6: “I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!””