The Chorale Book for England ‎#64

64. Since Christ has gone to heav'n His home

Since Christ has gone to heav'n His home,
I too that home one day must share;
And in this hope I overcome
All doubt, all anguish, and despair;
For where the Head is, well we know,
The members he hath left below
In time He surely gathers there.

Since Christ hath reached His glorious throne,
And mighty gifts henceforth are His,
My heart can rest in heaven alone,
On earth my Lord I daily miss;
I long to be with Him on high,
And heart and thoughts would hourly fly
Where now my only treasure is.

From Thy ascension let such grace,
Dear Lord, be ever found in me,
That steadfast faith may guide my ways
With step unfault'ring up to Thee,
And at Thy voice I may depart
With joy to dwell where Thou, Lord, art:
O Saviour, grant this prayer to me!

Text Information

• First Line: Since Christ has gone to heav'n His home
• Title: Since Christ has gone to heav'n His home
• German Title: Auf Christ Himmelfahrt allein
• Author: Wegelin (1636)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863

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