Common Praise ‎#164

164. Christ, above all glory seated

1 Christ, above all glory seated,
King triumphant, strong to save,
dying, thou hast death defeated;
buried, thou hast spoiled the grave.

2 Thou art gone, where now is given
what no mortal might could gain,
on the eternal throne of Heaven,
in thy Father’s power to reign.

*3 There thy kingdoms all adore thee,
heaven above and earth below;
while the depths of hell before thee
trembling and defeated bow.

4 We, O Lord, with hearts adoring,
follow thee above the sky;
hear our prayers thy grace imploring,
lift our souls to thee on high.

5 So when thou again in glory
on the clouds of heaven shalt shine
we thy flock may stand before thee,
owned for evermore as thine.

6 Hail! All hail! In thee confiding,
Jesus, thee shall all adore,
in thy Father’s might abiding
with one Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ, above all glory seated
• Author: J. R. Woodford, 1820-1885
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 3:22
  ;
  Colossians 2:15
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3
  ;
  Isaiah 63:1
  ;
  Luke 21:36
  ;
  Revelation 1:7
  ;
  Revelation 11:15
• Topic: Ascension; Easter VII: Year A; Christ the King: Year B
• Source: Latin, 5th century

Tune Information

• Name: WYCHBOLD
• Composer: W. G. Whinfield, 1865-1919
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: D Major