H. Bonar

8.8.8.4.

GREAT King of kings, why dost Thou stay?

Why tarriest Thou upon Thy way?

Why lingers the expected Day?

Thy kingdom come.

2

Life in its fulness is with Thee,

Life in its holy liberty;

From death and chains this world set free:

Thy kingdom come.

3

O King of glory, King of peace,

Bid all these storms and tumults cease,

Bring in Thy reign of righteousness:

Thy kingdom come.

4

Peace, gentle peace, is on its way,

And holy love this earth to sway;

Hasten, O Lord, that glorious day:

Thy kingdom come.

5

Oh, bid Thy blessed gospel go

Forth to each child of sin and woe,

That all Thy wondrous grace may know:

Thy kingdom come.

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