Sovereign of heaven, who didst prevail

Verse 1

Sovereign of Heav’n, who didst prevail O’er death, and with Thy life-blood dye The path by which we hope to scale Yon starry sky.

Verse 2

Look down in mercy from Thy throne At God’s right hand, O Lord, and see Us who are lingering here alone, Orphaned of Thee.

Verse 3

Hear us, O Christ, for we were born Out of the travail of Thy soul; When by the spear Thy side was torn To make us whole.

Verse 4

Thy toils and anguish at an end, Thou wearest now a glorious crown: The hour is come; send, Savior, send Thy Spirit down.