Christian Worship ‎#475

475. We Thank You, Jesus, Dearest Friend

1 We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend,
that into heav'n you did ascend.
Emmanuel, in whom we live,
your strength to soul and body give!
Alleluia!

2 Ascended to his throne on high,
hid from our sight, yet always nigh,
he rules and reigns at God's right hand
and has all pow'r at his command.
Alleluia!

3 The one who trusts in him is blest
and finds in him eternal rest.
This world's allurements we despise;
on Christ alone we fix our eyes.
Alleluia!

4 With deepest joy our voice we raise
and sing our grateful song of praise;
our brother, flesh and bone and blood,
is Lord and King, our highest good!
Alleluia!

5 He soon will bring us near his throne;
O brother Jesus, help your own
to firmly trust that we will be
your own through all eternity.
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend
• Title: We Thank You, Jesus, Dearest Friend
• Translator: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
• Author: Unknown (1607)
• Meter: LM with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Acts 1:9-11
  ;
  Ephesians 1:20-23
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Ascension
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG
• Composer: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561
• Arranger: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Meter: LM with alleluias
• Key: d minor or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain