Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #374 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire,
redemption's only spring;
creator of the world are you,
its Savior and its King,
its Savior and its King.
2 How vast the mercy and the love
which led you to the tree,
and on this cross you died for us
to set your people free,
to set your people free.
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
the ransom has been paid;
and you are on your Father's throne
in majesty arrayed,
in majesty arrayed.
4 O may your mighty love prevail
our sinful souls to spare,
O may we come before your throne
and find acceptance there,
and find acceptance there.
5 All praise to you, ascended Lord,
all glory ever be
to Father, Son, and Spirit now
and through eternity,
and through eternity. Topics: Ascension; Christian year--Ascension; Justification; Redemption of humankind; Salvation Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire