NEW PRAISES BE GIVEN
Hymnum canamus gloriae
St.Bede, d.735, Tr. R.A.Knox / Welsh hymn melody
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New praises be given to Christ newly crowned, Who back in His heaven a new way hath found; God's blessedness sharing before us He goes, What mansions preparing, what endless repose! |
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His glory still praising on thrice holy ground, The apostles stood gazing, His Mother around; With hearts that beat faster, with eyes full of love, They watched while their master ascended above. |
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"No star can disclose Him," the bright angels said; "Eternity knows Him, your conquering head. Those high habitations He leaves not again, Till, judging all nations, on earth He shall reign." |
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Grant, Lord, that our longing may follow Thee there, On earth who are thronging Thy temples with pray'er; And unto Thee gather, Redeemer, Thine own, Where Thou with Thy Father dost sit on the throne. |
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