A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Lyrics by: Bede (attr.) / translated by Benjamin Webb (731)
Music by: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906)
Tune: SINE NOMINE · 10.10.10.10
Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Verse 1

A hymn of glory let us sing;
New hymns thro'out the world shall ring
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ, by a road before untrod,
Ascends unto the throne of God.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse 2

O Lord, our homeward pathway bend,
That our unwearied hearts ascend.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Where, seated on Your Father's throne,
You reign as King of kings alone.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse 3

Give us Your joy on earth, O Lord,
In heav'n to be our great reward.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
When throned with You forever, we
Shall praise Your name eternally.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse 4

O risen Christ, ascended Lord,
All praise to You let earth accord:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
You are, while endless ages run,
With Father and with Spirit one.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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Ancient Latin hymn translated in the 19th century and set to Vaughan Williams' modern tune.