Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #612 (2013) Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10 First Line: Christ triumphant, ever reigning Lyrics: 1 Christ triumphant, ever reigning,
Saviour, Master, King!
Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,
hear us as we sing:
Refrain:
Yours the glory and the crown,
the high renown, the eternal name.
2 Word incarnate, truth revealing,
Son of Man on earth!
power and majesty concealing
by your humble birth: [Refrain]
3 Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,
victim crucified!
death is through the cross defeated,
sinners justified: [Refrain]
4 Priestly king, enthroned for ever
high in heaven above!
sin and death and hell shall never
stifle hymns of love: [Refrain]
5 So, our hearts and voices raising
through the ages long,
ceaselessly upon you gazing,
this shall be our song: [Refrain] Topics: Ascension Day; Adoration; Ascension Day; Atonement; Children and All-Age Worship; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year A; Church Year Ascension; Church Year Christ the King; Jesus Life and Ministry; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus priesthood; The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B; Trinity Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: GUITING POWER
Yours the glory and the crown