John Brownlie (trans.) · 51 of 55

Beyond the Clouds of Heaven

I Beyond the clouds of Heaven, The Lord of life ascends; Behold Him rise towards the skies, Who for our race was given.

II He came to earth Whose grace Hath made our vileness clean; That we may rise towards the skies, And serve before His face.

III He dwelt on earth Who gave Himself for sinful man,-- That we may rise towards the skies, Whom he came down to save.

IV We would no longer gaze, O Christ, to where Thou art,-- But, that we rise, towards the skies, Do Thou Thy servants raise.