Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #167 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) Lyrics: 1 Great God! to what glorious height
Hast Thou advanced the Lord, Thy Son!
Angels, in all their robes of light,
Are made the servants of His throne.
2 Before His feet their armies wait,
And swift as flames of fire they move,
To manage His affairs of state,
In works of vengeance, or of love.
3 Now they are sent to guide our feet,
Up to the gates of Thine abode,
Through all the dangers that we meet,
In trav'ling o'er the heavenly road.
4 Lord! when I leave this mortal ground,
And Thou shalt bid us rise and come--
Send Thy belovéd angels down,
Safe to conduct our spirits home. Topics: Angels; Christ exalted in heaven and on earth; Christ Praise to; Exaltation of Christ; Gratitude for the atonement; Head of the Church; Praise To Christ; Thanksgiving For Redemption Languages: English
Great God! to what a glorious height