51b. When the Christ, His mission ended

When the Christ, His mission ended,
To the mount of Olives went,
He from earth in power ascended,
Far above the firmament.

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Clouds His chariot, bright and glorious,
Bore Him far from human ken,
Who to heaven returned victorious,
Leaving gifts for sinful men.

"Lift your heads, ye gates supernal,"
Sang the choirs of angels bright,
"For He comes, the King eternal,
Crowned with majesty and might."

Hear the prayer from earth ascending
From our hearts bereft and lorn;
Let the Holy Ghost, descending,
Come to soothe our souls that mourn.

Text Information
First Line: When the Christ, His mission ended
Title: When the Christ, His mission ended
Translator: John Brownlie
Meter: 8,7,8,7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Source: Idiomelic Stichera of The Ascension
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