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256b. O King enthroned on high

1 O King enthroned on high,
thou Comforter divine,
blest Spirit of all truth, be nigh
and make us thine.

2 Thou art the source of life,
thou art our treasure-store;
give us thy peace and end our strife
for evermore.

3 Descend, O heavenly Dove,
abide with us alway;
and in the fullness of thy love
cleanse us, we pray.

Text Information
First Line: O King enthroned on high
Author: John Brownlie (1857-1925)
Meter: 66 84
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Church Year: Pentecost; Devotion; Holy Spirit: as Comforter (2 more...)
Source: Based on βασιλευ ούράνιε, Παράκλιτε, (Greek, c. 8th century)
Tune Information
Name: TEMPLE
Composer: Henry Walford Davies (R869-R94R)
Meter: 66 84
Key: D Major



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