The Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
THOU ART THE KING OF ISRAEL
The refrain is sung before each verse.
[Refrain]
All glory, praise and honour
to thee, redeemer, king
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
[1]
Thou art the king of Israel,
thou David's royal son,
who in the Lord's name comest
the king and blessed one.
[2]
The company of angels
are praising thee on high,
and mortal men and all things
created make reply.
[3]
The people of the Hebrews
with palms before thee went:
our praise and prayer and anthems
before thee we present.
[4]
To thee before thy passion
they sang their hymns of praise:
to thee now high exalted
our melody we raise.
[5]
Thou didst accept their praises:
accept the prayers we bring,
who in all good delightest,
thou good and gracious king.
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