Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#416

416. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour

1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour,
glorious first-born from the dead,
you alone our strong defender,
lifting up your people’s head:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Jesus, true and living bread!

2 Prince of life, for us now living,
by your body souls are healed;
Prince of peace, your pardon giving,
by your blood our peace is sealed:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Word of God in flesh revealed.

3 Paschal Lamb! your offering finished
once for all, when you were slain;
in its fullness undiminished
shall forevermore remain:
Alleluia, alleluia,
cleansing souls from every stain.

4 Great High Priest of our profession,
through the veil you entered in,
by your mighty intercession
grace and mercy there to win:
Alleluia, alleluia,
only sacrifice for sin.

5 Life-imparting heavenly Manna,
stricken rock, with streaming side;
heaven and earth with loud hosanna,
worship you, the Lamb who died:
Alleluia, alleluia,
risen, ascended, glorified!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
• Author: G. Bourne (1840-1925)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Holy Communion; The Promise of Redemption: Moses; Easter: The Resurrection of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HELEN
• Composer: G. C. Martin (1844-1916)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: B♭ Major