Together in Song ‎#520

520. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour

1 Christ, enthroned in heavenly splendour,
first-begotten from the dead,
you alone our strong defender,
lifting up your people’s head:
alleluia, alleluia,
Jesus, true and living bread.

2 Here our humblest homage pay we,
here in loving reverence bow;
here for faith’s discernment pray we,
lest we fail to know you now:
alleluia, alleluia,
you are here, we ask not how.

3 Though the lowliest form now veils you
as of old in Bethlehem,
here as there your angels hail you,
branch and flower of Jesse's stem;
alleluia, alleluia,
we in worship join with them.

4 Paschal Lamb, your offering, finished
once for all when you were slain,
in its fullness undiminished
shall forevermore remain.
alleluia, alleluia,
cleansing hearts from every stain.

5 Great High Priest of our profession
through the veil you entered in;
by your mighty intercession
grace and mercy there to win:
alleluia, alleluia,
only sacrifice for sin.

6 Life-imparting heavenly manna,
stricken rock with streaming side,
heaven and earth with loud hosanna
worship you, the Lamb who died,
alleluia, alleluia,
risen, ascended, glorified!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
• Author: George Hugh Bourne, 1840-1925 (alt.)
• Meter: 87.87.47 extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
  ;
  1 Corinthians 10:1-5
  ;
  Acts 1:3-11
  ;
  Hebrews 6:13-20
  ;
  Hebrews 7:20-28
  ;
  Isaiah 11:1-4
  ;
  Isaiah 11:6-11
  ;
  Revelation 1:1-6
  ;
  Revelation 5:11-14
• Topic: Ascension; Consummation in Christ; Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Jesus Christ: Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ: Reign; Lamb of God; Worship: The Offering
• Notes: May be sung to BRYN CALFARIA 611

Tune Information

• Name: ST HELEN
• Composer: George Clement Martin, 1844-1916
• Meter: 87.87.47 extended
• Key: B♭ Major