The New English Hymnal ‎#132

132. See the Conqueror mounts in triumph

1 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph,
See the King in royal state
Riding on the clouds his chariot
To his heavenly palace gate;
Hark! the choirs of angel voices
Joyful alleluyas sing,
And the portals high are lifted
To receive their heavenly King.

2 Who is this that comes in glory,
With the trump of jubilee?
Lord of battles, God of armies,
He has gained the victory;
He who on the cross did suffer,
He who from the grave arose,
He has vanquished sin and Satan,
He by death has spoiled his foes.

3 Thou hast raised our human nature
In the clouds to God's right hand;
There we sit in heavenly places,
There with thee in glory stand;
Jesus reigns, adored by angels;
Man with God is on the throne;
Mighty Lord, in thine ascension
We by faith behold our own.

4 Glory be to God the Father;
Glory be to God the Son,
Dying, risen, ascending for us,
Who the heavenly realm has won;
Glory to the Holy Spirit;
To One God in persons Three;
Glory both in earth and heaven,
Glory, endless glory be. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: See the Conqueror mounts in triumph
• Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Ascensiontide

Tune Information

• Name: REX GLORIAE
• Composer: Henry Smart
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: A♭ Major