Christ Ascending and Reigning.

THE Lord ascends on high, And asks to rule the earth; The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heavenly birth.

He asks—and God bestows A large inheritance; Far as the world's remotest ends, His kingdom shall advance.

The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod; He'll vindicate those honors well, Which he received from God.

Be wise, ye rulers! now, And worship at his throne; With trembling joy, ye people! bow To God's exalted Son.

If once his wrath arise, Ye perish on the place: Then blessed is the soul that flies For refuge to his grace.