Come, Thou Almighty King

"Come, Thou Almighty King" is a majestic hymn of invocation that calls directly upon the Holy Trinity. Each of the first three verses addresses a different person of the Godhead—the Almighty King, the Incarnate Word, and the Holy Comforter—before the final verse unites them in praise to the "great One in Three."

For a choir, this piece serves beautifully as an Entrance hymn. Its steady, confident rhythm gives the congregation a firm foundation to join in the singing, setting a reverent and focused tone as the procession moves toward the altar. The melody carries a natural dignity that does not need to be rushed; it breathes best when the choir allows the phrasing to swell naturally on lines like "Father, all glorious, o'er all victorious."

Singing this on Trinity Sunday is a natural choice, but its broad themes of praise and divine presence make it a strong opening for almost any Sunday Mass. It reminds everyone in the pews exactly who they have gathered to worship, asking God to "come, and reign over us" right at the beginning of the liturgy.