Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#172

172. Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor

1 Lord, enthroned in heav'nly splendor,
First begotten from the dead,
You alone, our strong defender,
Lifting up your people’s head.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus, true and living bread!
Jesus, true and living bread!

2 Though the lowliest form now veil you
As of old in Bethlehem,
Here as there your angels hail you,
Branch and flow'r of Jesse's stem.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
We in worship join with them;
We in worship join with them.

3 Paschal Lamb, your off'ring, finished
Once for all when you were slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Cleansing souls from ev'ry stain;
Cleansing souls from ev'ry stain.

4 Life-imparting heav'nly manna,
Stricken rock with streaming side,
Heav'n and earth with loud hosanna
Worship you, the Lamb who died,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Ris'n, ascended, glorified!
Ris'n, ascended, glorified!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, enthroned in heav'nly splendor
• Title: Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
• Author: George H. Bourne, 1840-1925
• Meter: 87 87 444 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christ the King; Ascension (Year B); Ascension; Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BRYN CALFARIA
• Composer: William Owen, 1814-1893
• Meter: 87 87 444 77
• Key: g minor
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 Concordia Publishing House