Classic Poem

The Lord forsook the world, and went
Beyond the starry firmament;
And those who saw the Lord depart
Were gazing after Him intent.
Alleluia.

Two Angels stood before them then,
Who said: Ye Galilean men,
As now in clouds He disappears,
This very Lord shall come again.
Alleluia.

A bright innumerable band,
The ministering spirits stand,
And, trembling, see created flesh
Enthroned with God at God's right hand
Alleluia.

In heaven, where Thou dost receive
All honour it is God's to give,
Grant to Thy fellow-men at least
In mind and heart with Thee to live.
Alleluia.

And when, terrific, Thou shalt come
In power, majesty, and doom,
Assemble those who have believed,
And lead them to Thy heavenly home.
Alleluia.

All glory to the Father be;
And to the Spirit; and to Thee,
Who scalest heaven on steps of stars;
Eternal, undivided Three.