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On Christ's Ascension I Now Build

Author: Josua Wegelin, 1604-40; William M. Czamanske, 1873-1964 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #173 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Ascension; Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBEN CHRISTEN

On Christ's Ascension I Now Build

Author: William M. Czamanske, 1873-1964; Josua Wegelin, 1604-40 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #150 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH

On Christ's Ascension I Now Build

Author: Josua Wagelin; William M. Czamanske Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #216 (1941) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: The Church Year Ascension Scripture: John 14:8 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH

On Christ's Ascension I Now Build

Author: Josua Wegelin, 1604-1640; William M. Czamanske, 1873-1964 Hymnal: Christian Worship #476 (2021) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Ascension Scripture: John 14:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

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.) #117 (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: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Lyrics: 1 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high, Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky; Those heavenly 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 powers 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

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #117 (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: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Lyrics: 1 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high, Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky; Those heavenly 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 powers 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

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

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.) #125 (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: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Lyrics: 1 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high, Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky; Those heavenly 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 powers 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

Christ's Ascension, and the Gift of the Spirit

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #125 (1787) 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: Lord, when thou didst ascend on high Lyrics: 1 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high, Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky; Those heavenly 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 powers 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

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

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.) #46b (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 #46b (1790) 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, 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

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #118a (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: 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 his 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 68:9 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; 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 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; 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 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

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

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.) #126a (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

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #126a (1787) 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

Hail the day that sees Him rise

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: The Hymnal #171 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Ascension; Ascension, The; Christ Ascension Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! Ravished from our wishful eyes! Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia! 2 There the glorious triumph waits: Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! Wide unfold the radiant scene, Alleluia! Take the King of Glory in! Alleluia! 3 Him though highest heaven receives, Alleluia! Still He loves the earth He leaves; Alleluia! Though returning to His throne, Alleluia! Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: ASCENSION

¡Salve, día feliz! (Ascensión)

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: El Himnario #173 (1998) Topics: Ascension; Ascension First Line: El que murió en cruenta cruz Refrain First Line: ¡Salve, día feliz! Scripture: Acts 1:6-11 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

¡Salve, día feliz! (Ascensión)

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: El Himnario Presbiteriano #173 (1999) Topics: Ascension; Ascension First Line: El que murió en cruenta cruz Refrain First Line: ¡Salve, día feliz! Scripture: Acts 1:6-11 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

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.) #195 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #195 (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Kingdom and Priesthood of Christ

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.) #196a (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Lyrics: 1 Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Spake to his Son, and thus he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "And change from hand to hand no more. 2 "Aaron, and all his sons, must die: "But everlasting life is thine, "To save forever those that fly "For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 "By me Melchisedec was made "On earth a king and priest at once; "And thou, my heavenly priest shalt plead, "And thou, my king shalt rule my sons." 4 Jesus the priest ascends his throne, While counsels of eternal peace, Between the father and the son, Proceed with honour and success. 5 Through the whole earth his reign shall spread, And crush the powers that dare rebel: Then shall he judge the rising dead, And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of threats and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

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.) #196b (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 God hath pronounc'd a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "When Aaron is no more. 4 "Melchisedec, that wondrous priest, "That king of high degree, "That holy man who Abraham blest, "Was but a type of thee." 5 Jesus our priest forever lives To plead for us above; Jesus our King forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Kingdom and Priesthood of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #196a (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Lyrics: 1 Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Spake to his Son, and thus he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "And change from hand to hand no more. 2 "Aaron, and all his sons must die: "But everlasting life is thine, "To save forever those that fly "For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 "By me Melchisedec was made "On earth a king and priest at once; "And thou, my heavenly priest shalt plead, "And thou my king shalt rule my sons." 4 Jesus the priest ascends his throne, While counsels of eternal peace, Between the father and the son, Proceed with honour and success. 5 Through the whole earth his reign shall spread, And crush the powers that dare rebel: Then shall he judge the rising dead, And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of threats and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #196b (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do? Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 God hath pronounc'd a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "When Aaron is no more. 4 "Melchisedec, that wondrous priest, "That king of high degree, "That holy man who Abraham blest, "Was but a type of thee." 5 Jesus our priest forever lives To plead for us above; Jesus our King forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

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.) #207b (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #207b (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Kingdom and Priesthood of Christ

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.) #208 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Lyrics: 1 Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Spake to his Son, and thus he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "And change from hand to hand no more. 2 "Aaron, and all his sons, must die: "But everlasting life is thine, "To save forever those that fly "For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 "By me Melchisedec was made "On earth a king and priest at once; "And thou, my heavenly priest shalt plead, "And thou, my king shalt rule my sons." 4 Jesus the priest ascends his throne, While counsels of eternal peace, Between the father and the son, Proceed with honour and success. 5 Through the whole earth his reign shall spread, And crush the powers that dare rebel: Then shall he judge the rising dead, And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of threats and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Kingdom and Priesthood of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #208 (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Lyrics: 1 Thus the great Lord of earth and sea Spake to his Son, and thus he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "And change from hand to hand no more. 2 "Aaron, and all his sons, must die: "But everlasting life is thine, "To save forever those that fly "For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 "By me Melchisedec was made "On earth a king and priest at once; "And thou my heavenly priest shalt plead, "And thou, my king shalt rule my sons." 4 Jesus the priest ascends his throne, While counsels of eternal peace, Between the father and the son, Proceed with honour and success. 5 Through the whole earth his reign shall spread, And crush the powers that dare rebel: Then shall he judge the rising dead, And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of threats and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

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.) #209a (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 G0d hath pronounc'd a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "When Aaron is no more. 4 "Melchisedec, that wondrous priest, "That king of high degree, "That holy man who Abraham blest, "Was but a type of thee." 5 Jesus our priest forever lives To plead for us above; Jesus our King forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #209a (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 G0d hath pronounc'd a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore; "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, "When Aaron is no more. 4 "Melchisedec, that wondrous priest, "That king of high degree, "That holy man who Abraham blest, "Was but a type of thee." 5 Jesus our priest forever lives To plead for us above; Jesus our King forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Hail, O Festal Day!

Author: Venantius Honorious Fortunatus, c. 530-609 Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #262 (1995) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ Ascension; Year A Ascension; Year B Ascension; Year C Ascension First Line: See how the grace of the world Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

Christ's Resurrection and Ascension

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #LXIX (1799) Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Angels, roll the rock away Lyrics: 1 Angels, roll the rock away, Death, yield up the mighty prey: See! he rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Hallelujah. 2 'Tis the Saviour, 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 Heav'n displays her portals wide, Glorious Saviour, 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 rapt'rous song, Let the strains be sweet and strong. Hallelujah. 6 Ev'ry 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

The Ascension of Christ unto Glory

Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CLXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Ascension of the King of Glory, leading Captivity Captive First Line: God is gone up, our Lord and king Lyrics: 1 God is gone up, our Lord and king, With shouts of joy and trumpet's sound; To him repeated praises sing, And let the cheerful song go round. 2 Your utmost skill in praise be shwon For him, who all the world commands, Who sits upon his righteous throne, And spreads his love to distant lands! 3 Our chiefs and tribes that far from hence T'adore this God of Abraham came, Found him their constant sure defence, How great and glorious is his name! 4 His chariots numberless, his pow'rs Are heav'nly hosts that wait his will; His presence now fills Sion's tow'rs, As once it honour'd Sinai's hill. 5 Ascending high in triumph thou Hast gifts receiv'd for sinful men, And captive led captivity, That God may dwell on earth again. 6 Ev'n rebels shall partake thy grace, And humble proselytes repair To worship at thy dwelling place, And all the world pay homage there. 7 For benefits each day bestow'd, Be daily his great name ador'd; Who is our Saviour and our God, Of life and death the sov'reign Lord. Scripture: Psalm 48:1 Languages: English

Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CXXX (1799) Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise Languages: English

The resurrection and ascension of Christ

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXXVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Hosannas to the Prince of light Lyrics: 1 Hosannas to the Prince of light, That cloth'd himself in clay; Enter'd the iron gates of death, And tore the bars away! 2 Death is no more the king of dread, Since our Immanuel rose; He took the tyrant's sting away, And spoil'd our hellish foes. 3 See how the Conqu'ror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, With scars of honor in his flesh And triumph in his eyes. 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, And scatters blessings down; Our Jesus fills the middle seat Of the celestial throne. [5 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his bless'd abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings, Your sweetest voices raise; Let heav'n and all created things Sound our Emmanuel's praise.] Languages: English

Christ's Ascension and the Gift of the Spirit

Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CLXXII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Ascension of the King of Glory, leading Captivity Captive 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 his promis'd Spirit down, With gifts and grace for rebel men, That God might dwell on earth again. Scripture: Psalm 68 Languages: English

Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #LXXI (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Our Lord has risen from the dead Lyrics: 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead, Our Jesus is gone up on high; The pow'rs of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphant chariot waits And angels chant the solemn lay; "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your massy bars of 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 conqu'ror's name. 5 "Who is the king of glory, who?" The Lord of boundless pow'r possest, The king of saints and angels too, God over all, forever blest. Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven, or CHRIST'S Ascension

Hymnal: The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns #CCLXXXVIII (1791) Topics: Ascension of Christ 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 Buildings 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. 5 Rejoice, ye shining Worlds on High, Behold the King of Glory's nigh; Who can this King of Glory be? The Mighty LORD, the Saviour's He. 6 Ye heav'nly Gates, your Leaves display, To make the LORD the Saviour Way: Laden with Spoils from Earth and Hell, The Conqu'ror comes with GOD to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the Dead, he goes before; He opens Heav'n's Eternal Door, To give his Saints a blest Abode, Near their Redeemer and their GOD. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

The resurrection and ascension of Christ

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXXVIII (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Hosannas to the Prince of light Lyrics: 1 Hosannas to the Prince of light, That cloth'd himself in clay; Enter'd the iron gates of death, And tore the bars away! 2 Death is no more the king of dread, Since our Emmanuel rose; He took the tyrant's sting away, And spoil'd our hellish foes. 3 See how the Conqu'ror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, With scars of honor in his flesh And triumph in his eyes. 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, And scatters blessings down; Our Jesus fills the middle seat Of the celestial throne. [5 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his bless'd abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings, Your sweetest voices raise; Let heav'n and all created things Sound our Emmanuel's praise.] Languages: English

Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CXXX (1802) Topics: Christ His ascension First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise Languages: English

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