Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#450

450. Christ is the world's Redeemer

1 Christ is the world's redeemer,
the lover of the pure,
the fount of heavenly wisdom,
our trust and hope secure;
the armour of his soldiers,
the lord of earth and sky;
our health while we are living,
our life when we shall die.

2 Christ has our host surrounded
with clouds of martyrs bright,
who wave their palms in triumph
and fire us for the fight.
For Christ the cross ascended
to save a world undone,
and, suffering for the sinful,
our full redemption won.

3 Down in the realm of darkness
he lay a captive bound,
but at the hour appointed
he rose, a victor crowned;
and now, to heaven ascended,
he sits upon the throne
in glorious dominion,
his Father's and his own.

4 Glory to God the Father,
the unbegotten One;
all honour be to Jesus,
his sole-begotten Son:
and to the Holy Spirit --
the perfect Trinity.
Let all the worlds give answer.
'Amen, so let it be'.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is the world's Redeemer
• Author: St. Columba (521-597)
• Translator: Duncan Macgregor (1854-1923)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:19-23
  ;
  John 3:16-17
  ;
  Matthew 3:16-17
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-10
  ;
  Revelation 19:4
  ;
  Romans 8:20-21
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Christian Year: Ascension; Martyrs; Salvation and Redemption

Tune Information

• Name: MOVILLE
• Arranger: John L. Bell (b. 1949)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Irish traditional melody
• Copyright: © Church Hymnary Trust