Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#266

266. The Saviour, when to heaven He rose

1 The Saviour, when to heaven He rose,
In splendid triumph o'er His foes,
Scattered His gifts on men below,
And wide His royal bounties flow.

2 Hence sprung the Apostles' honoured name;
Sacred beyond heroic fame;
In lowlier forms before our eyes,
Pastors from hence, and teachers rise.

3 From Christ their varied gifts derive,
And fed by Christ their graces live;
While guarded by His mighty hand,
Midst all the rage of hell they stand.

4 So shall the bright succession run
Through the last courses of the sun;
While unborn churches by their care,
Shall rise and flourish large and fair.

5 Jesus, now teach our hearts to know
The spring whence all these blessings flow;
Pastors and people shout Thy praise
Through the long round of endless days.

Text Information

• First Line: The Saviour, when to heaven He rose
• Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Ministry: Prayer for; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Ministry: Commission of; Hell: Gates of

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: J. Hatton, d. 1793
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major