475. We Thank You, Jesus, Dearest Friend

1 We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend,
that into heav'n you did ascend.
Emmanuel, in whom we live,
your strength to soul and body give!
Alleluia!

2 Ascended to his throne on high,
hid from our sight, yet always nigh,
he rules and reigns at God's right hand
and has all pow'r at his command.
Alleluia!

3 The one who trusts in him is blest
and finds in him eternal rest.
This world's allurements we despise;
on Christ alone we fix our eyes.
Alleluia!

4 With deepest joy our voice we raise
and sing our grateful song of praise;
our brother, flesh and bone and blood,
is Lord and King, our highest good!
Alleluia!

5 He soon will bring us near his throne;
O brother Jesus, help your own
to firmly trust that we will be
your own through all eternity.
Alleluia!

Text Information
First Line: We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend
Title: We Thank You, Jesus, Dearest Friend
Translator: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
Author: Unknown (1607)
Meter: LM with alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Ascension
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG
Composer: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561
Arranger: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
Meter: LM with alleluias
Key: d minor or modal
Copyright: Public Domain



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