The Exaltation of Christ

Verse 1

Now let us raise our cheerful strains, And join the blissful choir above; There our exalted Saviour reigns, And there they sing His wondrous love.

Verse 2

Jesus, who once upon the tree In agonizing pains expired, To save us rebels,--yes, 'tis He! How bright, how lovely, how admired!

Verse 3

Jesus, who died that we might live, Died in the wretched traitor's place, Oh, what returns can mortals give For such immeasurable grace!

Verse 4

Yet, though for bounty so divine We ne'er can equal honors raise, Jesus, may all our hearts be Thine, And all our tongues proclaim Thy praise.