The Lord Ascendeth Up On High

Sowerby, Leo (1895–1968)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SB
Treble Choir → SA
Men's Choir → TB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Occasion:
Proper of Time → Easter Season → The Ascension of the Lord → Cycle A
Proper of Time → Easter Season → The Ascension of the Lord → Cycle B
Proper of Time → Easter Season → The Ascension of the Lord → Cycle C

Publication Information:
H. T. Fitzsimons Co. — F2314

Lyrics:

The Lord ascenders up on high,
The Lord hath trumped gloriously,
In power and might excelling:
The grave and hell are captive led:
Lo, he returns, our Kingly head,
To his eternal dwelling.

The heavens with joy receive their Lord,
By Saints, by Angel hosts adored;
O day of exultation.
Glad earth, adore thy mighty King;
His Rising, his Ascension sing
With thankful adoration.

Our great High Priest hath gone before us,
Now on his Church his grace to pour,
And still his love he giveth:
O may our hearts to him ascend,
And all within us upward tend
To him who ever liveth.

Text: A. T. Russell, 1806-1874

Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Oct 18, 2022