J. P. Hopps (286/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

J. P. Hopps FATHER, let Thy kingdom come, Let it come with living power, Speak at length the final word, Usher in the triumph hour. 2 As it came in days of old, In the deepest hearts of men, When Thy martyrs died for Thee, Let it come, O God, again. 3 Tyrant thrones and idol shrines, Let them from their place be hurled: Enter on Thy better reign, Wear the crown of this poor world. 4 Oh, what long sad years have gone, Since Thy Church was taught this prayer; Oh, what eyes have watched and wept For the dawning everywhere. 5 Break, triumphant day of God! Break at last our hearts to cheer; Throbbing souls and holy songs Wait to hail Thy dawning here. 6 Empires, temples, sceptres, thrones, May they all for God be won; And, in every human heart, Father, let Thy kingdom come.