1. On Christ's ascension I now build
The hope of mine ascension;
This hope alone has ever stilled
All doubt and apprehension;
For where the head is, there full well
I know his members are to dwell
When Christ shall come and call them.
2. Since He returned to claim his throne,
Great gifts for men obtaining,
My heart shall rest in Him alone,
No other rest remaining;
For where my treasure went before,
There all my thoughts shall ever soar
To still their deepest yearning.
3. Oh, grant, dear Lord, this grace to me,
Recalling Thine ascension,
That I may ever walk with Thee,
Adorning Thy redemption;
And then, when all my days shall cease,
Let me depart in joy and peace
In answer to my pleading.
Hymn # 150 from Lutheran Worship
Author: Etlich Christlich lider
Tune: Nun Freut Euch
1st Published in: 1524