Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Our Lord is risen from the dead
Topic: Christ/The Ascension
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune: Luton
Hymn Number: 145
Page Number: 058, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsOur Lord is risen from the dead,
Our Jesus is gone up on high;
The powers of hell are captive led,
Dragged to the portals of the sky.
There his triumphal chariot waits,
And angels chant the solemn lay:
Lift up your heads, you heavenly gates!
You everlasting doors, give way!
Loose all your bars of massy light,
And wide unfold the radiant scene!
He claims those mansions as his right--
Receive the King of glory in!
Who is the King of glory--who?
The Lord, who all his foes o'ercame;
The word, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew,
And Jesus is the Conqueror's name.
Lo! his triumphal chariot waits,
And angels chant the solemn lay:
Lift up your heads, you heavenly gates!
You everlasting doors, give way!
Who is the King of glory--who?
The Lord, of boundless might possessed,
The King of saints and angels, too--
Lord over all, forever blest.