Classic Poem

C HRIST our King to Heaven ascendeth,
Past the blue sky's utmost bound;
C HRIST our King to Heaven ascendeth,
Clouds of Angels close Him round.
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, loud they cry:
C HRIST our King to Heaven ascendeth, —
Glory be to God on high!

Our High-Priest to Heaven ascendeth,
Lo! the Lamb, as it were slain!
Our High-Priest to Heaven ascendeth,
On God 's Throne He lives again,
Pleads His Sacrifice of wonder,
Claims the fruit of all His pain;
Our High-Priest to Heaven ascendeth, —
Peace on earth, good will to men!

C HRIST our Lord to Heaven ascendeth,
Cloven tongues of fire appear.
C HRIST our Lord to Heaven ascendeth,
Lo! the rushing Wind is here!
Mighty armies forth with banners
Conquering and to conquer go:
C HRIST our Lord to Heaven ascendeth, —
He shall reign o'er all below.

C HRIST now reigns, the King of Glory,
All His foes before Him fall;
C HRIST now reigns, the King of Glory,
He alone is all in all.
King of kings shall men behold Him,
Lord of lords for evermore:
C HRIST now reigns, the King of Glory,
Bow before Him, and adore!