Laudes Domini ‎#445

445. "Lion of Judah"

1 Rise, glorious Conqueror, rise;
Into thy native skies,--
Assume thy right;
And where in many a fold
The clouds are backward rolled--
Pass through those gates of gold,
And reign in light!

2 Victor o’er death and hell!
Cherubic legions swell
The radiant train:
Praises all heaven inspire;
Each angel sweeps his lyre,
And waves his wings of fire,--
Thou Lamb once slain!

3 Enter, incarnate God!--
No feet but thine, have trod
The serpent down:
Blow the full trumpets, blow!
Wider yon portals throw!
Saviour triumphant--go,
And take thy crown!

4 Lion of Judah--Hail!
And let thy name prevail
From age to age;
Lord of the rolling years,
Claim for thine own the spheres,
For thou hast bought with tears
Thy heritage!

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, glorious Conqueror, rise
• Title: "Lion of Judah"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Ascension of; Christ: Lion of Judah; Christ: Resurrection of; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RIGHINI
• Meter: 6s, 4s
• Key: B♭ Major