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The King of the Ages

See the cross, where the Savior was crucified

Author: Civilla D. Martin
Tune: [See the cross, where the Savior was crucified]
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 See the cross, where the Saviour was crucified,
See the blood, shed for sinners when Jesus died,
Hear the song that the ransom’d in heaven sing,
See the crown on the head of our Saviour King.

Refrain:
Jesus is living in glory,
The King of the Ages is he,
When he shall come in his kingdom,
For ever with him we shall be,
Happy with him ev’ry moment,
Joyful the praises we sing,
And the Christ who once died to redeem us,
We will now crown our King.

2 See the tomb, where the King of the Ages lay,
See the stone, by the angels once roll’d away,
He is ris’n, with his praises the heavens ring,
See the crown on the head of our Saviour King. [Refrain]

3 See the throne, where he sits by the Father’s side,
Praying there for the dear ones for whom he died;
Heart and life to his service we gladly bring,
Place a crown on the head of our Saviour King. [Refrain]

Source: The Tabernacle Hymns #206

Author: Civilla D. Martin

Martin, Civilla Durfee (Jordan Falls, Nova Scotia, August 21, 1866--March 9, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia). Daughter of James N. and Irene (Harding) Holden. She married Rev. John F. Geddes, Congregational minister of Coventryvilee, N.Y. at Jordan Falls Methodist Church, Shelbourne Co., Nova Scotia, on May 19, 1891. There is thus far no information about their marriage and its end. After several years of teaching school, she married Walter Stillman Martin, a Baptist minister, and traveled with him in evangelistic work. However, because of frail health, she was compelled to remain home much of the time. In 1916, they became members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They had one son, A.G. Martin. In her writing, she used only her initia… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: See the cross, where the Savior was crucified
Title: The King of the Ages
Author: Civilla D. Martin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus is living in glory
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)
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Select Revival Hymns #193

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Songs of Praise and Service #105

Tabernacle Hymns #d57

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The Gospel Message No. 3 #110

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The King's Praises Number 2 #126

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The Message in Song #108

The Message in Song Nos. 1 & 2 #d182

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The Tabernacle Hymns #206

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