A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDLXXIX

CDLXXIX. Set him above all principalities and powers—Worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive glory, and blessing

1 Now far above these starry skies,
Our Jesus fills his brighter throne,
Invisible to mortal eyes,
But not to humble faith unknown.

2 [The countless host that round him stand,
The subjects of his sovereign power;
Fly thro' the world at his command,
Of prostrate at his feet adore.

3 Satan and all his rebel crew
That rag'd to pull his kingdom down;
Crush'd by his hand, In ruin now
Lie trembling at his awful frown.

4 His name above all creatures great,
He all sustains all controls;
Yet from his high exalted state,
Looks kindly down on humble souls.]

5 Tho' in the glories he possess'd
Long e're the world, or time began,
He shines the Son of God confess'd,
Yet owns himself the Son of Man.

6 Here once in agonies he dy'd,
Now in the heavens he ever lives;
Of joy there pours th' eternal tide,
Here saves the sinner who believes.

7 All hail; thou great Immanuel, hail!
Ten thousand blessings on thy name!
While thus thy wondrous love we tell,
Our bosoms feel the sacred flame.

8 Come, quickly come, immortal king!
On earth thy regal honors raise,
The full salvation promis'd, bring,
Then every tongue shall sing thy praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Now far above these starry skies
• Title: Set him above all principalities and powers—Worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive glory, and blessing
• Author: D. Turner
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: The Lord's Supper; Worthy is the Lamb

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