Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‎#13

13. Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home

1 Since Christ has gone to heaven, 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 there.

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

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;
O Saviour, grant this prayer to me!

Text Information

• First Line: Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home
• German Title: Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein
• Author: J. Wegelin (1636, alt.)
• Language: English; German
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church Year
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home]
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.