Fits tune: Llanfair
('Hail the day that sees Him rise')
'Alleluia! after every line
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Eyes aloft now, see the sight (Alleluia!)
Christ ascends the realms of light
Completed work Father gave
All peoples He came to save
Heaven awaits eternal guest
He all-blessing and all-blest
Mighty victor o'er the grave
He the Way to heaven did pave
High-sung praises, angel-throng
Rejoice and join in the song
With us mortals here on earth
Made by Him sons of new birth
Awesome, gravity defied
Disciples on mount espied
Christ up taken in the cloud
Shattered is death's darkened shroud
His the glory, His the power
All worship Him every hour
He the Lamb, the Lion too
Done what none other could do
Promise of the Spirit sent
When Jesus to heaven went
Returned to His throne above
Establishes reign of love
Joys most wondrous, salvation
He achieved for each nation
Grant us grace on earth below
'Til your endless glories show (Alleluia!)
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: May 24th, 2017 08:42
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 77 77 metre with Alleluias! Ascension Day today (Thursday). The 'Alleluia' after every line can make this drawn-out to some, but they're part of the triumph of the day, of the occasion! The end of verse 4 is still true, even in these sad days.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Enjoyed.
Yay ! He has gone to Heaven to prepare a place for me .
Very nicely done....
Thanks all. Let's be singing all those 28 Alleluias in total! heehee.
Amen.
Thanks G.
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