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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

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; Ascension of Christ 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, 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.) #124 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ 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 judgement 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 #124 (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ 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 vengeance 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

Ascension day

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #261 (1891) Meter: 7 Topics: Christ Ascension of First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Languages: English

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #46a (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Dwelling with 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.) #46a (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Dwelling with God

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.) #50b (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #50b (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #118 (1740) Topics: Ascension of Christ 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