171. L. M. Emily Taylor.

Thy Kingdom Come!

1 "Thy kingdom come!" The heathen lands,

In error sunk, Thy presence crave;

And victims bound by tyrant hands

Implore Thee, Father, come and save!

2 "Thy kingdom come!" Each troubled mind

In doubt and darkness calls for Thee;

For Thou hast eyes to give the blind,

And strength to set the captive free.

3 Thy reign of peace and love begin!

Too oft the Christian's sacred name

Is stained by wrath and shamed by sin;

O, come, assert the gospel's claim!

4 O, never in that righteous cause

Our hearts be slow, our voices dumb;

Upon the glorious theme we pause,

And fervent pray, "Thy kingdom come!"

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