THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
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NUN FREUT EUCH. (8 7. 8 7. 8 8 7.)
Melody by M. Luther, 1483–1546.
Slow and dignified 𝅗𝅥 = 50.
Adapted and harmonized by J. S. Bach.
A. T. Russell, 1806–74, and others.
THE Lord ascendeth up on high,
Loud anthems round him swelling;
The Lord hath triumphed gloriously.
In power and might excelling:
Hell and the grave are captive led;
Lo, he returns, our glorious Head,
To his eternal dwelling.
2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord;
O day of exultation!
By Saints, by Angel-hosts adored
For his so great salvation:
O earth, adore thy glorious King,
His Rising, his Ascension sing
With grateful adoration.
3. By Saints in earth and Saints in heaven,
With songs for ever blended,
All praise to Christ our King be given,
Who hath to heaven ascended:
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God of heaven's resplendent host,
In bright array extended. Amen.
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