Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services ‎#99

99. Since Christ has gone to heav'n, His home

1. SINCE Christ has gone to heav'n, His home,
I, too, that home one day must share,
And in this hope I overcome
All doubt, all anguish, and despair:
For where the Head is, well we know,
The members He has left below
In time He surely gathers.

2. Since Christ has reached His glorious throne
And mighty gifts henceforth are His,
My heart can rest in heav'n alone,
On earth my Lord I always miss:
I long to be with Him on high,
And heart and thoughts forever fly
Where is my only Treasure.

3. From Thy ascension let such grace,
Dear Lord, be ever found in me,
That steadfast faith may guide my ways
With step unfalt'ring up to Thee,
And at Thy voice I may depart
With joy to dwell where Thou, Lord, art.
Lord, hear my supplication!

Text Information

• First Line: Since Christ has gone to heav'n, His home
• Author: Jos. Wegelin
• Translator: C. Winkworth
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 7L. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1911
• Topic: Ascension

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