LORD, ENTHRONED IN HEAVENLY SPLENDOR
"Jesus Christ...the first begotten of the dead." Revelation 1:5
Words: George Hugh Bourne, 1874, alt.
Music: "Bryn Calfaria," William Owen, 1852.
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
First begotten from the dead,
You alone, our strong defender,
Now lift up Your people's head.
Refrain
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus, true and living Bread!
Jesus, true and living Bread!
Here our humblest homage pay we,
Here in loving reference bow;
Here for faith's discernment pray we,
Lest we fail to know You now.
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Paschal Lamb, Your offering finished
Once for all when You were slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain.
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Life imparting heavenly Manna,
Smitten Rock with streaming side,
Heaven and earth with loud hosanna
Worship You, the Lamb Who died.