Together in Song ‎#192

192. Christ is the world’s redeemer

1 Christ is the world’s redeemer,
the lover of 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
who wave their palms in triumph
and fire 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 realms 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is the world’s redeemer
• Paraphraser: Duncan Macgregor, 1854-1923 (alt.)
• Author: St Columba, 521-97
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:18-25
  ;
  Acts 2:22-36
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7-14
  ;
  Ephesians 1:20-23
  ;
  Ephesians 4:7-13
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-17
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1-4
  ;
  Revelation 7:2-10
  ;
  Revelation 7:11-17
• Topic: Christ tne King Sunday; Consummation in Christ; Jesus Christ: Ascension; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; Jesus Christ: Reign; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Saints Days and Holy Days: Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days: Doctors and Confessors; Saints Days and Holy Days: Martyrs; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Michael and All Angels; Trust in God
• Notes: May be sung to CRÜGER 202

Tune Information

• Name: MOVILLE
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: c minor
• Source: Irish traditional melody