219. The Lord ascendeth up on high

1. The Lord ascendeth up on high,
the Lord hath triumphed gloriously,
in power and might excelling;
the grave and hell are captive led.
Lo! he returns, our glorious Head,
to his eternal dwelling.

2. The heavens with joy receive their Lord,
by saints, by angel hosts adored;
O day of exultation!
O earth, adore thy glorious King!
His rising, his ascension sing
with grateful adoration!

3. Our great High Priest hath gone before,
upon his Church his grace to pour;
and still his love he giveth.
O may our hearts to him ascend;
may all within us upward tend
to him who ever liveth!

Text Information
First Line: The Lord ascendeth up on high
Author: Arthur T. Russell, 1806-1874 ( alt.)
Meter: 887. 887
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Ascension
Tune Information
Name: ACH HERR, DU ALLERHÖCHSTER GOTT
Composer: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
Meter: 887. 887
Key: G Major



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