The New English Hymnal ‎#128b

128b. Eternal Monarch, King most high

1 Eternal Monarch, King most high,
Whose blood hath brought redemption nigh,
By whom the death of Death was wrought
And conquering grace’s battle fought:

2 Ascending to the throne of might,
And seated at the Father’s right,
All power in heaven is Jesu’s own,
That here his manhood had not known.

3 Yea, angels tremble when they see
How changed is our humanity;
That flesh hath purged what flesh had stained,
And God, the flesh of God, hath reigned.

4 Be thou our joy and strong defence,
Who art our future recompense:
So shall the light that springs from thee
Be ours through all eternity.

5 O risen Christ, ascended Lord,
All praise to thee let earth accord,
Who art, while endless ages run,
With Father and with Spirit One.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Monarch, King most high
• Latin Title: Aeterne Rex altissime
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-66
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Ascensiontide; Office Hymn
• Source: Latin, c. 5th century

Tune Information

• Name: GONFALON ROYAL
• Composer: Percy Buck, 1871-1947
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: By permission of Oxford University Press (adapted from the composer's short anthem "O Sons and Daughters' published by The Royal School of Church Music