At the Elevation

Christ has descended, angels on high

Tune: [Christ has descended, Angels on high]
Published in 5 hymnals

Representative Text

1 Christ has descended, Angels on high,
Softly breathe o'er us, Jesus is nigh;
The cherub, the seraph in awe lowly bends,
While Jesus, the King of the heavens descends.

Chorus:
Jesus, sweet Jesus! Mary's own Son,
We love and adore Thee, Thou beautiful one.

Source: Laudis Corona: the new Sunday school hymn book, containing a collection of Catholic hymns, arranged for the principal seasons and festivals of the year #188

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Text Information

First Line: Christ has descended, angels on high
Title: At the Elevation
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus, sweet Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymns used by the Pupils of the Sisters of Notre Dame #d29

Hymns used by the Pupils of the Sisters of Notre Dame #d29
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Laudis Corona #188

Laudis Corona #188

Manual of Hymns for Congregational Singing, Prayers and Pious Practices #d12

Manual of Hymns for Congregational Singing, Prayers and Pious Practices #d12
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Sunday School Hymn Book #102

Sunday School Hymn Book #102

The Ordinary of the Mass and a Complete Manual of Hymns for Parochial Schools #d54

The Ordinary of the Mass and a Complete Manual of Hymns for Parochial Schools #d54
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