Lord of glory, we adore Thee!
Christ of God ascended high!
Heart and soul we bow before Thee,
Glorious now beyond the sky:
Thee we worship,
Thee we praise—
Excellent in all Thy ways.
King anointed, though uncrowned,
Rightful Heir and Lord of all!
Once rejected, scorned, and wounded
Even by those Thou tamest to call:
Thee we honor,
Thee adore
Glorious now and evermore.
Lord of Life! to death once subject;
Blesser, yet a curse once made;
Of Thy Father’s heart the object,
Yet in depths of anguish laid:
Thee we hallow,
Thee admire—
Drinking thus our cup of ire.
Royal robes shall soon invest Thee,
Regal splendors crown Thy brow;
Christ of God, our souls confess Thee
King and Sovereign even now!
Thee we reverence,
Thee obey—
Own Thee Lord and Christ alway.
When Thy glory forth is streaming,
King of glory, life, and light,
Majesty divine revealing,
All who see the wondrous sight
Thee will worship,
Thee adore—
God and man for evermore!
R. H.