Church Book ‎#154

154. Jesus! exalted far on high

1 Jesus! exalted far on high,
To whom a Name is given--
A Name surpassing every name,
That's known in earth or heaven!

2 Before whose throne shall every knee
Bow down with one accord;
Before whose throne shall every tongue
Confess that Thou art Lord:

3 Jesus, who in the form of God,
Didst equal honor claim;
Yet, to redeem our guilty souls,
Didst stoop to death and shame!

4 O may that mind in us be formed,
Which shone so bright in Thee;
An humble, meek, and lowly mind,
From pride and envy free!

5 May we to others stoop, and learn
To emulate Thy love;
So shall we bear Thine image here,
And share Thy throne above.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! exalted far on high
• Author: Thomas Cotterill (1819)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Example and Teaching of Christ
• Notes: Alternate tune: #65 or #83

Tune Information

• Name: ARMAGH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Source from index: Lutheran