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| Text: | We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend |
| Author: | Unknown |
| Translator: | Matthias Loy |
| Tune: | ERSCHIENEN IST |
| Composer: | Nikolaus Herman |
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: | |
| Topic: | The Church Year: Ascension |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ERSCHIENEN IST |
| Composer: | Nikolaus Herman (1560) |
| Meter: | L. M., with Hallelujah |
| Key: | d minor |
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