Verse 1

THY kingdom come-on bended knee The passing ages pray; And faithful souls have yearned to see On earth that kingdom’s day.

Verse 2

But the slow watches of the night Not less to God belong, And for the everlasting right The silent stars are strong.

Verse 3

And lo, already on the hills The flags of dawn appear; Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, Proclaim the day is near:

Verse 4

The day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, When justice shall be throned in might, And every hurt be healed;

Verse 5

When knowledge, hand in hand with peace Shall walk the earth abroad- The day of perfect righteousness, The promised day of God.

Background: Thy Kingdom Come On Bended Knee The Passing