COME, THOU ALMIGHTY KING

"Come, Thou Almighty King" is a majestic call to worship that immediately lifts the congregation's focus toward heaven. This arrangement by Valentine Patrick takes the classic, beloved hymn tune and gives it a fresh, structured choral treatment. It opens with a bold unison line, inviting everyone to join in praising the "Father, all glorious," before expanding into a richer harmony that fills the choir loft.

The text is a beautiful invocation of the Holy Trinity. As the piece progresses, the lyrics shift from addressing the Almighty Father to the "incarnate word" and finally the "spirit of holiness." This progression makes it an especially fitting choice for Trinity Sunday, though its triumphant mood works wonderfully as an Entrance hymn on any given Sunday to gather the people in praise.

Singing this piece feels like leading a royal procession. The short interlude builds anticipation before the choir breaks into the final, sweeping plea for the Spirit to "on us descend." It is a strong, confident prayer that asks God to bless the people and give His word success, leaving both the singers and the assembly ready to enter fully into the Mass.