Colossians 3

Our hearts detach'd from all below
Should after Him ascend,
And only wish the joy to know
Of our triumphant Friend.

Enthroned at God's right-hand He sits
Maintainer of our cause,
Till every vanquish'd foe submits
To His victorious cross;

Worthy to be exalted thus
The Lamb for sinners slain,
The Lord our King, who reigns for us,
And shall for ever reign.

To Him our willing hearts we give
Who gives us power and peace,
And dead to sin, His members live
The life of righteousness;

The hidden life of Christ is ours
With Christ conceal'd above,
And tasting the celestial powers
We banquet on His love.
Ye faithful souls, who Jesus know,
If risen indeed with Him ye are,
Superior to the joys below,
His resurrection's power declare,
Your faith by holy tempers prove,
By actions show your sins forgiven,
And seek the glorious things above,
And follow Christ your Head to heaven.
There your exalted Saviour see
Seated at God's right-hand again,
In all His Father's majesty,
In everlasting pomp to reign:
To Him continually aspire,
Contending for your native place,
And emulate the angel-choir,
And only live to love and praise.