Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: WS2000 #765 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.6 First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
Throned and exalted, victory completed,
Death's dread dominion finally defeated--
We are His witnesses.
2 Christ, from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing,
Who on His chosen lifted hands in blessing,
Sends forth His servants, still in faith confessing--
We are His witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
Lives now the firstborn of the new creation;
To win disciples out of ev'ry nation--
We are His witnesses.
4 Christ in His splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with His people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages gloriously reigning--
We are His witnesses.
5 As at His parting, joy shall banish grieving,
Faith in His presence strengthen our believing;
Filled with His Spirit, love and pow'r receiving,
We are His witnesses. Topics: Church Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended