1 We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend,
that into heav'n you did ascend.
Emmanuel, in whom we live,
your strength to soul and body give!
Alleluia!
2 Ascended to his throne on high,
hid from our sight, yet always nigh,
he rules and reigns at God's right hand
and has all pow'r at his command.
Alleluia!
3 The one who trusts in him is blest
and finds in him eternal rest.
This world's allurements we despise;
on Christ alone we fix our eyes.
Alleluia!
4 With deepest joy our voice we raise
and sing our grateful song of praise;
our brother, flesh and bone and blood,
is Lord and King, our highest good!
Alleluia!
5 He soon will bring us near his throne;
O brother Jesus, help your own
to firmly trust that we will be
your own through all eternity.
Alleluia!
Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #475
First Line: | We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend |
Author: | Anonymous (1607, cento) |
Translator: | Matthias Loy (1828-1915, alt.) |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |