Common Praise ‎#173b

173b. The Lord ascendeth up on high

1 The Lord ascendeth up on high,
loud anthems round him swelling;
the Lord hath triumphed gloriously,
in power and might excelling:
hell and the grave are captive led;
lo, he returns, our glorious Head,
to his eternal dwelling.

2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord;
O day of exultation!
By saints, by angel-hosts, adored
for his so great salvation:
O earth, adore thy glorious King,
his rising, his ascension sing
With grateful adoration.

3 By saints in earth and saints in heaven,
with songs for ever blended,
all praise to Christ our King be given,
who hath to heaven ascended:
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the God of heaven's resplendent host,
in bright array extended.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord ascendeth up on high
• Author: Arthur Russell, 1806-1874
• Meter: 87 87 887
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Colossians 2:15
  ;
  Ephesians 4:8
  ;
  Exodus 15:1
  ;
  Psalm 68:18
• Topic: Ascension; Easter VII: Year B; Proper 25: Year B
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: NUN FREUT EUCH
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 87 87 887
• Key: G Major
• Source: Christliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1524
• Copyright: © Royal School of Church Music