Your Kingdom Come

I think we’ve probably all had enough of my singing for now so today we’ll feature a song from the concert that was sung by Michael Mullink. While Michael handled the solo vocal duties, Mark Scozzafave sat in on piano and really did a tremendous job (throughout the concert really, but that’s a subject for another post). This song also very nicely features our solo instrumentalists from that evening, playing an arrangement that Michael put together.


At the concert, we introduced this song by dedicating it to my lovely wife, Lena. My participation in the IHM music ministry, much less this songwriting endeavor, would not be possible without her support over the past several years. To me, her selfless giving and the way she keeps our household running while I’m off making music is a great example of someone storing up treasures in the kingdom to come. Lyrics after the jump.

Your Kingdom Come

Refrain
Your kingdom come, O Lord,
Your kingdom come.
We watch and wait for Your return.
Giving of ourselves, we gain the riches of heaven.
Where our treasure lies, there our hearts will be.

Verse 1
So let us seek the kingdom of God,
And fear not the burdens of this world.
For no thief can steal, nor moth destroy,
The treasures our Father bestows.

Verse 2
We look for You with joyful hope,
We're ready to open our doors to You.
How blessed are those who stay awake
For heaven shall be their reward.

Verse 3
At an unknown hour You will come at last.
Our hearts are ready, our table set.
Finding us living the way that You would,
You'll seat us at table and wait on us.
In Your kingdom the last shall be first.