Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
George Hugh Bourne (1874) • English
Primary Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14
Verse 1
Lord, enthroned in heav'nly splendor, first-begotten from the dead, Thou alone, our strong Defender, liftest up Thy people's head. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus, true and living Bread!
Verse 2
Prince of Life, for us Thou livest, by Thy body souls are healed; Prince of Peace, Thy peace Thou givest, by Thy blood is pardon sealed. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Word of God in flesh revealed.
Verse 3
Paschal Lamb! Thine off'ring finished once for all when Thou wast slain, in its fullness undiminished shall forevermore remain. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Cleansing souls from every stain.
Verse 4
Great High Priest of our profession, thro' the veil Thou ent'redst in; by Thy mighty intercession grace and mercy Thou dost win. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Only sacrifice for sin.
Verse 5
Life-imparting heav'nly Manna, stricken Rock, with streaming side, heav'n and earth with loud hosanna worship Thee, the Lamb who died. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ris'n, ascended, glorified!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- exodus 12:1-14
Reference 2
- exodus 16:2-16
Reference 3
- exodus 17:5-6
Reference 4
- numbers 20:8-11
Reference 5
- psalms 2
Reference 6
- psalms 3:3
Reference 7
- psalms 11:4
Reference 8
- psalms 27:6
Reference 9
- psalms 93:1
Reference 10
- psalms 118:25