Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #558 (1993) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Topics: Evangelism; Evangelism First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
Throned and exalted, victory completed,
Death's dread dominion finally defeated--
We are his witnesses.
2 Christ, from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing,
Who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing,
Sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing--
We are his witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
Lives now the firstborn of the new creation;
To win disciples out of ev'ry nation,
We are his witnesses.
4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with his people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages, gloriously reigning--
We are his witnesses.
5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving,
Faith in his presence strengthen our believing;
Filled with his Spirit, love and pow'r receiving,
We are his witnesses. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended