The Lord ascendeth up on high (Michael Praetorius)
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- (Posted 2022-03-11) CPDL #68341:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-11). Score information: A4, 1 page, 56 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- (Posted 2022-03-11) CPDL #68340:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-11). Score information: A4, 1 page, 110 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: The Lord ascendeth up on high
Composer: Michael Praetorius
Tune: Ach Herr, du allerhöchster Gott
Lyricist: Arthur Tozer Russell
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 887. 887
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
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Original text and translations
English text
The Lord ascendeth up on high,
the Lord hath triumphed gloriously,
in power and might excelling;
the grave and hell are captive led.
Lo! he returns, our glorious Head,
to his eternal dwelling.
The heavens with joy receive their Lord,
by saints, by angel hosts adored;
O day of exultation!
O earth, adore thy glorious King!
His rising, his ascension sing
with grateful adoration!
Our great High Priest hath gone before,
upon his Church his grace to pour;
and still his love he giveth.
O may our hearts to him ascend;
may all within us upward tend
to him who ever liveth!