Hymn 216 — Lord, we rejoice that Thou art gone
| 216 | J. G. DECK (1807-1884) | L.M. |
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Lord, we rejoice that Thou art gone To sit upon Thy Father's throne; Thy path of shame and suff'ring o'er, Thy heart shall grieve and mourn no more. | |
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With joy our wond'ring hearts retrace Thy ways on earth of power and grace; We sit as learners at Thy feet, Thy words than honey far more sweet. | |
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We gaze with wonder at Thy cross, With all its suff'ring, shame and loss, Where Thou for us wast crucified, And, for our sins, a victim died. | |
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We love to look within the tomb, Robbed by Thy death of all its gloom; The stone for ever rolled away: Thy death the power of death did slay. | |
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We joy to see Thee, Lord, arise Triumphant through the opening skies, And hear all heav'n united own Thee worthy to ascend the throne. | |
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Lord, now we wait for Thee to come, And take us to Thy Father's home; What everlasting joy 'twill be To live eternally with Thee! | |