840. Christ High-Ascended, Now in Glory Seated

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.

Text Information
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
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



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