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CXXXI. Christ's triumphant asscension

1 Jesus our triumphant head,
Ris'n victorious from the dead;
To the realms of glory's gone
To ascend his rightful throne.

2 Cherubs on the conquerer gaze:
Seraphs glow with brighter blaze;
Each bright order of the sky,
Hail him as he passes by!

3 Saints the glorious triumph meet;
See their garments at his feet!
By his fears his toils, are view'd,
And his garments roll'd in blood!

4 Heav'n it king congratulates;
Opens wide their golden gates;
Angels, songs of vict'ry sing,
All the blissful regions ring!

5 Sinners join the heav'nly pow'rs,
For redemption all is ours;
None but burden'd sinners prove,
Blood bought pardon, dying love.

6 Hail! thou dear, thou worthy Lord!
Holy Lamb! incarnate word!
Hail! thou suff'ring Son of God!
Take the trophies of thy blood.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus our triumphat head
• Title: Christ's triumphant asscension
• Meter: Sevens
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Christ: His ascension
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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