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Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
1. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
First-begotten from the dead,
You alone, our strong defender,
Now lift up Your people's head.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus, true and living bread!
Jesus, true and living bread!
2. Here our humblest homage pay we,
Here in loving reverence bow;
Here for faith's discernment pray we,
Lest we fail to know You now.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
You are here, we ask not how.
You are here, we ask not how.
3. Paschal Lamb, Your offering, finished
Once for all when You were slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Cleansing us from every stain.
Cleansing us from every stain.
4. Life-imparting heavenly manna,
Smitten rock with streaming side,
Heaven and earth with loud hosanna
Worship You, the Lamb who died.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Risen, ascended, glorified!
Risen, ascended, glorified!
WORDS: George Hugh Bourne, 1874;
MUSIC: alt.William Owen, 1852 Harm. Christian Hymns, 1977
Theme: Christ the King/Ascension