The Hymnal ‎#275

275. Praise to the heavenly Wisdom

Praise to the heavenly Wisdom
Who knows the hearts of all,
The saintly life's beginnings,
The traitor's secret fall;
Our own ascended Master,
Who heard his Church's cry,
Made known his guiding presence,
And ruled her from on high.

Elect in his foreknowledge,
To fill the lost one's place;
He formed his chosen vessel
By hidden gifts of grace;
Then, by the lot's disposing
He lifted up the poor,
And set him with the Princes
On high for evermore.

Still guide thy Church, chief Shepherd,
Her losses still renew;
Be thy dread keys entrusted
To faithful hands and true;
Apostles of thy choosing
May all her rulers be
That each with joy may render
His last account to thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to the heavenly Wisdom
• Author: John Ellerton (1888)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Holy Days: St. Matthias

Tune Information

• Name: PAEAN
• Composer: Frederic Weber (1856)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D.
• Incipit: 53456 71165 12321
• Key: D Major