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Stand up and bless the Lord

Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 400 hymnals Topics: The Ascension of Christ Lyrics: 1 Stand up and bless the Lord, you people of his choice; stand up and bless the Lord your God with heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear his holy name, give thanks and glorify? 3 O for the living flame from his own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heaven our thought! 4 God is our strength and song, and his salvation ours; then be his love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and praise his glorious name both now and evermore. Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5 Used With Tune: CARLISLE

Christ, Above All Glory Seated

Author: James R. Woodford Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Christ Ascension of Lyrics: 1 Christ, above all glory seated, King triumphant, strong to save! Dying, you have death defeated, buried, you have spoiled the grave. You have gone where now is given what no mortal might could gain, on th'eternal throne of heaven in your Father's pow'r to reign. 2 Then will kingdoms all adore you, heav'n above and earth below, while the depths of hell before you trembling and defeated bow. We will praise you, Lord and Savior, and implore your grace and love; hear our pray'r and help us always seek the things that are above. 3 Lord, when you again in glory on the clouds of heav'n shall shine, we, your church, shall stand before you, brought from all the days of time. In your faithfulness confiding, Jesus, we shall all adore: praise and glory, thanks and honor, pow'r and strength forevermore! Scripture: Acts 1:9-11 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH Text Sources: Latin hymn, 13th cent.

Gefahren ist der heil'ge Christ

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Feast of the Ascension of Christ Lyrics: 1 Gefahren ist der heil'ge Christ, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, zum Vater, des all' Ehre ist, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 2 Der durch des Creuzes bittren Tod, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, die ganze Welt erlöset hat. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 3 Sehr hoch Er uns geliebet hat, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, uns Elende aus lauter Gnad. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 4 Drum ist Er nun dem Vater gleich, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, regiert samt Ihm im Himmelreich. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 5 Da Er uns vor des Vaters Thron, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, verbittet, daß Er unser schon'. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 6 Ihr Galiläer gehet fort, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, was steht ihr hie an diesem Ort? Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 7 Als Er zum Himmel fahren ist, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, also sein' letzte Zukunst ist. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 8 Solch Himmelfahren thut uns wohl, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, drum sind wir Trost-und Freuden-voll. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 9 Lob sei der heil'ge Dreieinigkeit, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, von nun an bis in Ewigkeot. Hallelujah, Hallelujah.

Revive Us Again

Author: William P. Mackay, 1837-1885 Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 1,240 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension and Reign First Line: We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, Thine the glory! Lyrics: 1 We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love, For Jesus who died and is now gone above. Refrain: Hallelujah, Thine the glory! Hallelujah, Amen! Hallelujah, Thine the glory! Revive us again. 2 We praise Thee, O God, for Thy Spirit of light, Who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night. [Refrain] 3 All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, Who has borne all our sins, and has cleansed ev'ry stain. [Refrain] 4 Revive us again– fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 85:6 Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN

All heaven declares

Author: Tricia Richards; Noel Richards (b. 1955) Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Ascension Scripture: Ephesians 1:20 Used With Tune: [All heaven declares]

I Cannot Tell

Author: Ken Bible; William Y. Fullerton Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christ Ascension and Reign First Line: I cannot tell why He, the King of heaven Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,183 hymnals Topics: Ascension First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia! All on earth with angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heav'ns, and earth reply, Alleluia! 2 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! 3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Follo'wing our exalted head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Hail to the LORD's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery; Bert Polman Appears in 844 hymnals Topics: Ascension & Reign of Christ; Ascension & Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing

Author: George Herbert Meter: 10.4.6.6.6.6.10.4 Appears in 170 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign Lyrics: Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King! 1 The heavens are not too high, God's praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, God's praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King! 2 The church with psalms must shout: no door can keep them out. But, more than all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and King! Scripture: Psalm 44:4 Used With Tune: AUGUSTINE

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Elma Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Ascension Year A First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compasssion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion, speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent; save us, your people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, still let your Spirit unto us be given to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light: walk now beside us lest the tempting byways lure us away from you to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by your cross has saved us from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: we render back the love your mercy gave us; take now our lives, with them your kingdom build. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, who by this sign did conquer grief and pain, we would be faithful to your gospel glorious. You are our Lord! You shall forever reign! Used With Tune: DONNE SECOURS