196b. Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

1 Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne,
And near the Father sit;
In Zion shall thy power be known,
And make thy foes submit.

2 What wonders shall thy gospel do!
Thy converts shall surpass
The numerous drops of morning dew,
And own thy sovereign grace.

3 God hath pronounc'd a firm decree,
Nor changes what he swore;
"Eternal shall thy priesthood be,
"When Aaron is no more.

4 "Melchisedec, that wondrous priest,
"That king of high degree,
"That holy man who Abraham blest,
"Was but a type of thee."

5 Jesus our priest forever lives
To plead for us above;
Jesus our King forever gives
The blessings of his love.

6 God shall exalt his glorious head,
And his high throne maintain,
Shall strike the powers and princes dead,
Who dare oppose his reign.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne
Title: Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture:
Topic: Ascension of Christ; Christ: His ascension; Christ: exalted to the kingdom (6 more...)
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