Laudes Domini ‎#375

375. "Christ, our Head"

1 Rise, ye children of salvation,
All who cleave to Christ the Head:
Wake, arise! O mighty nation,
Ere the foe on Zion tread--
He draws nigh, and would defy
All the hosts of God most high.

2 Saints and heroes long before us,
Firmly on this ground have stood:
See their banners waving o'er us--
"Conquerors through the Saviour's blood!"
Ground we hold, whereon of old
Fought the faithful and the bold.

3 When his servants stand before him
Each receiving his reward;
When his saints in light adore him,
Giving glory to the Lord--
Victory! our son shall be,
Like the thunder of the sea!

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, ye children of salvation
• Title: "Christ, our Head"
• Translator: fr. Falckner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Courage

Tune Information

• Name: CAERSALEM
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Welsh melody