[After cross and resurrection, I believe in the ascension of the King, Jesus Christ, at the Father's right hand, now seated in glory!]
Hail the day that sees him rise,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To his throne beyond the skies.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given,
Enters now the highest heaven.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
There for him high triumph waits;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
He has conquered death and sin;
Take the King of glory in.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Highest heaven its Lord receives;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Yet he loves the earth he leaves.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne,
Still he calls us all his own.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Still for us he intercedes, intercedes
His atoning death he pleads—Yes, he pleads;
Near himself prepares our place—our place
Evermore to lavish all his grace, all his grace.
There we shall with you remain,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Children of your endless reign,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
See you with unclouded view,
Find our heaven of heavens in you.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jim Richards, bass, percussion, vocals; Jonathan Olson, engineer; Jonny Akamu, electric guitar; Lisa Goben, accordion, vocals; Luke Morton, acoustic guitar, vocals.
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739. Music: Luke Morton, 2019
Recorded live on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 5p service.
