The Ascension of the Lord

First Reading: Acts 1.1-11: The Ascension

Responsorial Psalm: 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R. 5a)

Response:

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Second Reading: Ephesians 1.17-23: All things are under his feet

Gospel Acclamation

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Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20: All authority belongs to Jesus

Reflection:

Hymn: Christ triumphant, ever reigning

[Choir of Wells Cathedral]

Words: Michael Saward, © 1966 The Jubilate Group; All rights reserved.
Reprinted under ONE LICENCE #730280-A.

Tune: GUTTING POWER John Barnard (b.1948)

1 Christ triumphant, ever reigning,
Saviour, Master, King!
Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,
Hear us as we sing:
Yours the glory and the crown,
the high renown, the eternal name.

2 Word incarnate, truth revealing,
Son of Man on earth!
Power and majesty concealing
by your humble birth:

3 Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,
victim crucified!
death is through the cross defeated,
sinners justified:

4 Priestly king, enthroned for ever
high in heaven above!
sin and death and hell shall never
stifle hymns of love:

5 So, our hearts and voices raising,
through the ages long,
ceaselessly upon you gazing,
this shall be our song:

Angus Gordon