Christ's Kingdom and Priesthood

Verse 1

Jesus, our Lord, ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit.

Verse 2

What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The num'rous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace.

Verse 3

God hath pronounced a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore: "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, When Aaron is no more.

Verse 4

"Melchizedek, that wondrous priest, That king of high degree, That holy man who Abraham blessed, Was but a type of thee."

Verse 5

Jesus our Priest for ever lives To plead for us above; Jesus our King for ever gives The blessings of his love.

Verse 6

God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain; Shall strike the powers and princes dead Who dare oppose his reign.