Religion

Ephesians 4:8: When He ascended up on high, He led, &c

by Charles Wesley 1707–1788

From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 13 (1872)

Religion

TuHou art gone up on high
Our Saviour in the sky,
Principalities and powers
Thou hast spoil'd, and captive led,
Conquer'd all Thy foes and ours,
More than conquer'd in our stead.

Mysterious gifts unseen
Thou hast received for men,
Gifts for a rebellious race
Streaming from Thy throne above,
Contrite grief, and pardoning grace,
Humble fear, and purest love.

The Gift unspeakable
The Witness, Pledge, and Seal,
Heavenly Comforter Divine
Spirit of eternity,
Purchased by that blood of Thine
Him Thou hast received for me.

For me obtain'd He is,
For all-Thine enemies,
Jesus, Thou the giver art,
Now Thy Father's name reveal,
Now the Holy Ghost impart,
God in man for ever dwell!

MLA

Wesley, Charles. “Ephesians 4:8: When He ascended up on high, He led, &c.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/6904/.

Chicago

Wesley, Charles. “Ephesians 4:8: When He ascended up on high, He led, &c.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/6904/.

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