Ascension Evening Hymn of Praise

On Christ's ascension I now build
The hope of my ascension;
This hope alone has always stilled

All doubt and apprehension;

For where the Head is, there as well

I know His members are to dwell

When Christ will come and call them.

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Since Christ returned to claim His throne,

Great gifts for me obtaining,

My heart will rest in Him alone,

No others rest remaining;

For where my treasure went before,

There all my thoughts will ever soar

To still their deepest yearning.

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O grant, dear Lord, this grace to me,

Recalling Your ascension,

That I may serve You faithfully

In thanks for my redemption;

And then, when all my days will cease,

Let me depart in joy and peace

In answer to my pleading.*

* LSB 492