O Jesu, King of Glory!

Verse 1

O Jesus, King of glory, Both David's Lord and Son! Your rule endures forever; In heaven is Your throne. Help that in earth's dominions, From pole to farthest pole, Your reign may spread salvation To each benighted soul.

Verse 2

The eastern Magi, coming Their gifts of love to bring, Bear witness to Your glory And worship You, their King. To You the star is pointing And the prophetic Word; So joyously we hail You: Our Savior and our Lord.

Verse 3

You are a mighty monarch, As by Your Word is told, And yet You care but little For earthly goods or gold. You do not come displaying Your power and renown. You dwell in no high castle; You wear no jeweled crown.

Verse 4

Oh, look on me with pity Though I am weak and poor; Admit me to Your kingdom To dwell there, blest and sure. I pray, Lord, guide and keep me Safe from my bitter foes, From sin and death and Satan; Free me from all my woes.

Verse 5

Then let Your Word within me Shine as the fairest star; Keep sin and all false doctrine Forever from me far. Help me confess You truly And with all Christendom Here hail You King and Savior And in the world to come.