The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#447

447. Christ is the world's Redeemer

1 Christ is the world's Redeemer,
the holy and the pure,
the fount of heavenly wisdom,
our trust and hope secure;
the armour of His soldiers,
the Lord of earth and sky;
our health while we are living,
our life when we shall die.

2 Christ has our host surrounded
with clouds of martyrs bright,
whose victory-palms of triumph
inspire us for the fight.
For Christ the cross ascended
to save a world undone,
and, suffering for the sinful,
our full redemption won.

3 Down in the realm of darkness
He lay a captive bound,
but at the hour appointed
He rose, a victor crowned;
and now, to heaven ascended,
He sits upon the throne
in glorious dominion,
His Father's and His own.

4 Glory to God the Father,
the unbegotten One;
all honour be to Jesus,
His sole-begotten Son;
and to the Holy Spirit —
the perfect Trinity.
Let all the worlds give answer:
'Amen — so let it be!'

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is the world's Redeemer
• Author: St Columba, 521-597
• Translator: Duncan Macgregor, 1854-1923
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: MOVILLE
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: d minor
• Source: Irish traditional melody; Harm.: compilers of Church Hymnary, 3rd edition, 1973
• Copyright: Harm. © Church Hymnary Trust