Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#167

167. Great God! to what a glorious height

1 Great God! to what glorious height
Hast Thou advanced the Lord, Thy Son!
Angels, in all their robes of light,
Are made the servants of His throne.

2 Before His feet their armies wait,
And swift as flames of fire they move,
To manage His affairs of state,
In works of vengeance, or of love.

3 Now they are sent to guide our feet,
Up to the gates of Thine abode,
Through all the dangers that we meet,
In trav'ling o'er the heavenly road.

4 Lord! when I leave this mortal ground,
And Thou shalt bid us rise and come--
Send Thy belovéd angels down,
Safe to conduct our spirits home.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God! to what a glorious height
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Angels; Christ: exalted in heaven and on earth; Christ: Praise to; Exaltation of Christ; Gratitude: for the atonement; Head of the Church; Praise: To Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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