1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
Throned and exalted, victory completed,
Death's dread dominion finally defeated,
We are His witnesses.
2 Christ from the Father ev'ry power possessing,
Who on His chosen lifted hands in blessing,
Sends forth His servants, still in faith confessing,
We are His witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
Lives now the firstborn of the new creation;
To win disciples out of ev'ry nation,
We are His witnesses.
4 Christ in His splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with His people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages gloriously reigning,
We are His witnesses.
5 As at His parting, joy shall banish grieving,
Faith in His presence strengthen our believing;
Filled with His Spirit, love and pow'r receiving,
We are His witnesses.
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| First Line: | Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated |
| Title: | Christ High-Ascended, Now in Glory Seated |
| Author: | Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 6 |
| Scripture: | Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Philippians 2:9-11; John 16:19-24 |
| Topic: | Mission and Witness |
| Copyright: | © 1984 Hope Publishing Co. |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | ISTE CONFESSOR |
| Arranger: | Joseph Herl, b. 1959 |
| Meter: | 11 11 11 6 |
| Key: | d minor or modal |
| Source: | Antiphoner, Poitiers, 1746 |
| Copyright: | Setting © 2006 Concordia Publishing House |