37 (XLIV.--"Ich dank' Dir lieber Herre.")
37.
O König aller Ehren
M. Behemb, 1606
O Jesu, King of Glory! Our Sov'reign and our Friend! Thy throne is fix'd in Heaven, Thy kingdom hath no end: Oh now to all men, far and near, Lord, make it known, we pray, That as in Heaven all creatures here May know Thee and obey. | The Eastern sages bringing Their tribute-gifts to Thee, Bear witness to Thy Kingdom, And humbly how the knee; To Thee the Morning Star doth lead, To Thee th' inspired Word, We hail Thee, Saviour in our need, We worship Thee, the Lord. | Ah, look on me with pity, Though I am weak and poor, Admit me to Thy kingdom To dwell there blest and sure. Oh rescue me from all my woes, And shield me with Thine arm From Sin and Death, the mighty foes That daily seek our harm. | And bid Thy Word within us Shine as the fairest Star; Keep sin and all false doctrine From all Thy people far: Let us Thy name aright confess, And with Thy Christendom, Our King and Saviour own and bless Through all the world to come. | |