Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
First begotten from the dead,
You alone, our strong defender,
You lift up your people’s head.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus, true and living bread!
Jesus, true and living bread
Though the lowliest form now veil you,
As of old in Bethlehem,
Here as there your angels hail you,
Branch and lower of Jesse’s stem.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
We in worship join with them;
We in worship join with them;
Paschal Lamb, your offering, finished
Once for all when you were slain,
In its fullness undiminished
Shall forevermore remain,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Cleansing souls from every stain;
Cleansing souls from every stain;
Life imparting heavenly manna,
Stricken rock with streaming side,
Heaven and earth wit loud hosanna
Worship you, the Lamb who died,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Risen, ascended, glorified!
Risen, ascended, glorified!
