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WiLi-iAM Chatterton- Dix (1837-1S98).
ALLELUIA, sing to Jesus, -tA His the sceptre, his the throne ; Alleluia, his the triumph.
His the victory alone : Hark ! the songs of peaceful Sion
Thunder like a mighty flood ; Jesus out of every nation
Hath redeemed us by his blood.
Alleluia, not as orphans
Are we left in sorrow now ; Alleluia, he is near us.
Faith believes, nor questions how ; Though the cloud from sight received him
When the forty days were o'er. Shall our hearts forget his promise,
' I am with you evermore ' ?
Alleluia, Bread of angels,
Thou on earth our food, our stay ; Alleluia, here the sinful
Flee to thee from day to day ; Intercessor, friend of sinners.
Earth's Redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless
Sweep across the crystal sea.
Alleluia, King eternal,
Thee the Lord of lords we own ; Alleluia, born of Mary,
Earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne : Thou within the veil hast entered
Robed in flesh, our great High Priest ; Thou on earth both priest and victim
In the Eucharistic feast.
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