Hymn 40

Melody
  1. The Lord ascended up on high,
    the Lord has triumphed gloriously,
    in pow’r and might excelling.
    The grave and hell were captive led
    when he went up, our glorious Head,
    to his eternal dwelling.

  2. The heav’ns with joy received their LORD,
    by saints, by angel hosts adored.
    O day of exultation!
    O earth, adore your glorious King!
    Let us of his ascension sing
    with joy and adoration.

  3. Our great High Priest is present now
    where all before God’s glory bow:
    the Father’s throne in heaven.
    There he still has our human flesh,
    and we as counterpledge possess
    the Spirit he has given.

  4. We lift our hearts to Christ on high,
    for he who laid his glory by
    is King of all creation.
    Appearing as his church’s Head,
    he rules the living and the dead
    and judges every nation.

  5. From heav’n he sent his Spirit down
    who gives rich gifts to us his own,
    gifts from his treasure taken.
    Protecting us from Satan’s lure,
    Christ keeps us by his pow’r secure;
    we’ll never be forsaken.