Come, the King Awaits!

The King of Kings, known, renowned, and unknown!

Revelation is You, and You are the revelation, o King!

Of whom all creation must stand in awe

Jesus, that Blessed King,

Christ the Lamb, the Lion, the Light, the Life.

Which once was slain, and will slay: You illuminate, You revive

God Almighty, the Alpha, the Omega

Gave You a name far above any other name named and unnamed

Unto Your name, every knee shall bow

Him alone shall every tongue confess

To the glory of the Father

Show me Your mercies!

Unto You I do cry out, nay, howl!

His name is a strong tower

Servants of His, run unto it

Things on earth and things in heaven

Which he fast fashioned by the blasting breath of His nostrils

Must worship Him

Shortly He comes!

Come ye that serve Him

To the banquet of the King, He awaits

Pass through His gates with thanksgiving;

And into His courts with praise!

He has invited you, too, my friend, He did!

Sent His only begotten for bruising

And scourging, just for you: that’s His invitation card

Signified by blood, death, life.

It was written, prophesied

His first coming fulfilled it;

Angel Gabriel pronounced it

Unto us a Son is given, Isaiah the prophet had declared it

His second coming is imminent

Servant, arise! The King awaits! The Spirit showed it,

John the Saint wrote it.