The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King

Verse 1

Th'eternal gifts of Christ the King, th'apostles' glory, let us sing; and all, with hearts of gladness, raise due hymns of thankful love and praise.

Verse 2

Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints, and hope that never yields nor faints, and love of Christ in perfect glow that lays the prince of this world low.

Verse 3

In them the Father's glory shone, in them the will of God the Son, in them exults the Holy Ghost, through them rejoice the heav'nly host.

Verse 4

To thee, Redeemer, now we cry, that thou wouldst join to them on high thy servants, who this grace implore, for ever and for evermore.