Worship Supplement ‎#764

764. Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor

1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
First begotten from the dead,
Thou alone, our strong Defender,
Liftest up thy people’s head.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus, true and living Bread!
Jesus true and living Bread!

2 Here our humblest homage pay we;
Here in loving reference bow;
Here for faith’s discernment pray we,
Lest we fail to know thee now.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou art here, we ask not how.

3 Though the lowliest form now veil thee
As of old in Bethlehem,
Here as there thine angels hail thee
Branch and Flower of Jesse's stem.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
We in worship join with them.

4 Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished
Once for all when thou wast slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Cleansing souls from every stain.

5 Life-imparting heavenly Manna,
Stricken Rock with streaming side,
Heaven and earth with loud hosanna
Worship thee, the Lamb who died,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Risen, ascended, glorified!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
• Title: Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
• Author: George H. Bourne, 1840-1925
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 4. 4. 7. 7
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Church: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BRYN CALFARIA
• Composer: William Owen, 1814-93
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 4. 4. 7. 7
• Key: g minor