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Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #51 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #51 (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

The Resurrection and Ascension

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXLII (1792) Topics: The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Resurrection and ascension of Christ First Line: Angels, roll the rock away Lyrics: 1 Angels, roll the rock away, Death yield up thy mighty prey: See! he rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Hallelujah. 2 'Tis the Savior, angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Hallelujah. 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes, Now to glory see him rise, In long triumph up the sky, Up to waiting worlds on high. Hallelujah. 4 Heaven displays her portals wide, Glorious hero, thro' them ride: King of glory, mount thy throne, Thy great Father's and thy own. Hallelujah. 5 Praise him, all ye heavenly choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres; Shout, O earth, in rapturous song, Let the strains be sweet and strong. Hallelujah. 6 Every note with wonder swell, Sin o'erthrown, and captiv'd hell; Where is hell's once dreaded king? Where, O death, thy mortal sting! Hallelujah. Languages: English

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #189 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Topics: The Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Ascension Year A; Ascension Year C Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, hallelujah! taken from our wondering eyes, hallelujah! Christ, awhile to mortals given, hallelujah! reascends his native heaven. Hallelujah! 2 There the glorious triumph waits; hallelujah! lift your heads, eternal gates; hallelujah! Christ has conquered death and sin; hallelujah! take the King of glory in. Hallelujah! 3 Though returning to his throne, hallelujah! still he calls the world his own; hallelujah! him though highest heaven receives, hallelujah! still he loves the world he leaves. Hallelujah! 4 See, he lifts his hands above; hallelujah! see, he shows the prints of love, hallelujah! hark, his gracious lips bestow, hallelujah! blessing on the church below. Hallelujah! 5 Still for us he intercedes, hallelujah! his prevailing death he pleads, hallelujah! near himself prepares our place, hallelujah! first-fruits of our human race. Hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: ASCENSION (MONK)

Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXLV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ascension of Christ; Resurrection and ascension of Christ First Line: Our Lord is risen from the dead Lyrics: 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead, Our Jesus is gone up on high; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay; "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene; He claims those mansions as his right, Receive the King of glory in. 4 "Who is the King of glory, who?" The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew, And Jesus is the conqueror's name. 5 Lo! his triumphant chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay, "Lift up your heads, he heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way! 6 "Who is the king of glory, who?" The Lord of boundless power possest, The King of saints and angels too, God over all, for ever blest. Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Languages: English

Christ's Ascension

Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #114 (1875) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ Ascension First Line: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Scripture: Psalm 68

The Vengeance and Compassion of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #116 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: Let God arise in all his might Lyrics: 1 Let God arise in all his might, And put the troops of hell to flight; As smoak that sought to cloud the skies Before the rising tempest flies. 2 [He comes array'd in burning flames; Justice and judgment are his names; Behold his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before the fire.] 3 He rides and thunders through the sky; His name Jehovah sounds on high: Sing to his name, ye sons of grace; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 4 The widow and the fatherless Fly to his aid in sharp distress; In him the poor and helpless find A judge that’s just, a father kind. 5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain, And prisoners see the light again; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. Pause. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown him, ye nations, in your song; His wondrous names and powers rehearse, His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are his mercies known, Israel is his peculiar throne. 8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest; He’s your defence, your joy, your rest: When terrors rise, and nations faint, God is the strength of every saint. Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35 Languages: English

The Vengeance and Compassion of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #116 (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: Let God arise in all his might Lyrics: 1 Let God arise in all his might, And put the troops of hell to flight; As smoak that sought to cloud the skies Before the rising tempest flies. 2 [He comes array'd in burning flames; Justice and judgment are his names; Behold his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before the fire.] 3 He rides and thunders through the sky; His name Jehovah sounds on high: Sing to his name, ye sons of grace; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 4 The widow and the fatherless Fly to his aid in sharp distress; In him the poor and helpless find A judge that’s just, a father kind. 5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain, And prisoners see the light again; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. Pause. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown him, ye nations, in your song; His wondrous names and powers rehearse, His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are his mercies known, Israel is his peculiar throne. 8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest; He’s your defence, your joy, your rest: When terrors rise, and nations faint, God is the strength of every saint. Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6 Languages: English

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #118 (1740) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Lyrics: 1 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high, Ten Thousand Angels fill'd the Sky; Those heav'nly Guards around Thee wait, Like Chariots that attend thy State. 2 Not Sinai's Mountain could appear More glorious when the Lord was there; While he pronounc'd his dreadful Law, And struck the chosen Tribes with Awe. 3 How bright the Triumph none can tell, When the rebellious Pow'rs of Hell, That Thousand Souls had Captive made, Were all in Chains like Captives led. 4 Rais'd by his Father to the Throne, He sent the promis'd Spirit down, With Gifts and Grace for Rebel-Men, That GOD might dwell on Earth again. Scripture: Psalm 68:17-18 Languages: English

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #118a (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: We bless the Lord, the just, the good Lyrics: 1 We bless the Lord, the just, the good, Who fills our hearts with heavenly food; Who pours his blessings from the skies, And loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground; He bids the clouds with plenteous rain Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death: Safety and health to God belong; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love; But the wide difference that remains Is endless joy or endless pains. 5 The Lord that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread, The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise, From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above; There shall they taste his special love. Scripture: Psalm 68:19-22 Languages: English