Author: William Blew, 1808-94 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #131 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 O King most high of earth and sky
On prostrate death thou treadest,
And with thy blood dost mark the road
Whereby to heaven thou leadest.
2 O Christ, behold thine orphaned fold,
Which thou hast borne with anguish,
Steeped in the tide from thy rent side;
O leave us not to languish!
3 The glorious gain of all thy pain
Henceforth dost thou inherit;
Now comes the hour--then gently shower
On us thy promised Spirit!
Topics: The Christian Year Ascensiontide Languages: English Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR
O King most high of earth and sky