The Psalter ‎#183

183. Ascension Blessings

1 O Lord, Thou hast ascended
On high in might to reign;
Captivity Thou leadest
A captive in Thy train.
Rich gifts to Thee are offered
By men who did rebel,
Who pray that now Jehovah
their God with them may dwell.

2 Blest be the Lord Who daily
Our heavy burden bears,
The God of our salvation
Who for His people cares.
Our God is near to help us,
Our God is strong to save;
The Lord alone is able
To ransom from the grave.

3 Sing unto God, ye nations,
Ye kingdoms of the earth;
Sing unto God, all people,
And praise His matchless worth.
He rides in royal triumph
Upon the heav'ns abroad;
He speaks, the mountains tremble
Before the voice of God.

4 All glory, might, and honor
Ascribe to God on high;
His arm protects His people
Who on His pow'r rely.
Forth from Thy holy dwelling
Thy awful glories shine;
Thou strengthenest Thy people;
Unending praise be Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, Thou hast ascended
• Title: Ascension Blessings
• Meter: 7s and 6s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 68
• Topic: Adoration; Christ: Ascension of; Christ: Glorying in; Christ: Power of; Christ: Ressurection of; Christ: Worshiped; Church: Divinely Furnished; Faith: Act of; Faith: Blessedness of; God: Adored and Exalted; God: Glorious; God: Kingly Character of; Gospel: Gracious Fruit of; Liberality; Missions: Encouragements of; Missions: Influence of; Missions: Triumphs of; Nations: Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations: Ultimate Subjection of; Offerings; Praise: By Men; Praise: Calls to; Praise: For Spiritual Blessings; Praise: For Works of Providence; Royalty of Christ: Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ: In His Church; Royalty of Christ: Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ: Universal Domain of; Salvation: God's Gift; Strength in God; Thanksgiving: Declared; Worship: Call to; Worship: Delightful to Saints
• Notes: Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY HYMN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 7s and 6s
• Key: E♭ Major