Jubilee Hymn.

Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 21, 24 July 1897, Page 2 (Supplement)

Jubilee Hymn.

The following is the text of the hymn written by the Bishop of Wakefield for nse as part of the special service authorised for 20th June :— 0 KING OE KINGS I "' i. 0 King of Kings, whose reign of old Hath been from everlasting, Before whose throne their crowns of gold The white-robed saints are casting ; While all the shining courts on high 'With angel songs are ringing, Oh, let Thy ohildren venture nigh, Their lowly homage bringing. n. For every heart, made glad by The©, With thankful praise is swelling ; And every tongue, with joy set free, Its happy theme is telling. Thou hast been mindful of Thine own, And lo ! we oome oonfessing — 'Tis Thou hast dower'd our queenly throne "With sixty years of blessing. IIX. Oh, royal heart, with wide embraceFor all her children yearning ! Oh, happy realm, such mother-grace With loyal love returning ! Where England's flag flies wide unfurled, All tyrant wrongs repelling, God make the world a better world For man's brief earthly dwelling I IV. Lead on, 0 Lord, Thy people still, New grace and wisdom giving, To larger love, and purer will, And nobler heights of living. And, while of all Thy love below They chant the gracious story, Oh, teach them first Thy Christ to know. And magnify His glory. The hymn, as set to music by Sir Arthui Sullivan, was to be used immediately before Morning and Evening Prayer or after the third Collect or immediately before the Office for the Holy Communion.