The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#223

223. We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend

1 We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend,
That Thou didst into heav'n ascend.
O blessed Savior, bid us live
And strength to soul and body give.
Hallelujah!

2 Ascended to His throne on high,
Hid from our sight, yet always nigh,
He rules and reigns at God's right hand
And has all pow'r at His command.
Hallelujah!

3 The man who trusts in Him is blest
And finds in Him eternal rest;
This world's allurements we despise
And fix on Christ alone our eyes.
Hallelujah!

4 We therefore heartily rejoice
And sing His praise with cheerful voice;
He captive led captivity,
From bitter death He set us free.
Hallelujah!

5 Through Him we heirs of heaven are made;
O Brother, Christ, extend Thine aid
That we may firmly trust in Thee
And through Thee live eternally.
Hallelujah!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend
• Title: We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend
• Translator: Matthias Loy (1880, alt.)
• Author: Unknown (1607, cento)
• Meter: L. M., with Hallelujah
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:8
• Topic: The Church Year: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: ERSCHIENEN IST
• Composer: Nikolaus Herman (1560)
• Meter: L. M., with Hallelujah
• Key: d minor