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249. Conquering kings their titles take

1 Conquering kings their titles take
from the lands they captive make;
Jesus, from a nobler deed,
from the thousands he hath freed.

2 Yes: none other name is given
unto mortals under heaven,
which can make the dead arise
and exalt them to the skies.

3 That which Christ so hardly wrought,
that which he so dearly bought,
that salvation, brethren say,
shall we madly cast away?

4 Rather gladly for that name
bear the cross, endure the shame;
joyfully for him to die
is not death but victory.

5 Jesu, who dost condescend
to be called the sinner’s friend,
hear us, as to thee we pray,
glorying in thy name today.

6 Glory to the Father be,
glory, Holy Son, to thee,
glory to the Holy Ghost,
from the saints and angel-host.

Text Information
First Line: Conquering kings their titles take
Latin Title: Victis sibi cognomina
Author: Anonymous
Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: God the Son
Source: Nevers Breivary, 1727
Notes: A lower setting of INNOCENTS is found at 415
Tune Information
Name: INNOCENTS
Composer: Anonymous
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: E Major
Source: The Parish Choir, London, 1846-1851



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