The Hymnal ‎#194

194. Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Upon the Savior's brow;
His head with radiant glories crowned,
His lips with grace o'erflow.

No mortal can with Him compare,
Among the sons of men;
Fairer is He than all the fair
That fill the heavenly train.

He saw me plunged in deep distress,
He flew to my relief;
For me He bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.

To Him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have;
He makes me triumph over death,
And saves me from the grave.

To heaven, the place of His abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joys complete.

Since from His bounty I receive
Such proofs of love divine,
Had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord, they should all be Thine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
• Author: Samuel Stennett (1787)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: The Ascension Day

Tune Information

• Name: HORSLEY
• Composer: William Horsley (1844)
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 12343 54325 31765
• Key: E♭ Major