Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #626 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.6 Hymnal Title: Moravian Book of Worship 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 first-born 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 power receiving,
we are his witnesses. Topics: Spread of the Gospel; Christ--Presence of; Christ--Victorious; Spread of the Gospel; Trust and Confidence Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended