The ascension of Christ marked the consummation of His redemptive work.
Shared by Nick Laninga
“And he led them as far as to Bethany. and lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and carried up into heaven”
Luke 24:50-51
The Lord ascendeth up on high,
The Lord hath triumphed gloriously,
In power and might excelling;
The grave and hell are captive led,
Lo He returns, our glorious Head,
To His eternal dwelling.
The heavens with joy receive their Lord,
By saints, by angel host adored;
O day of exultation!
O earth, adore thy glorious King!
His rising, His ascension sing
with grateful adoration.
Our great High Priest has gone before,
Now on His church His power to pour,
And still His love He giveth;
O may our hearts to Him ascend,
May all within us upward tend
To Him who ever liveth.
~Arthur Tozer Russell “The Lord Ascendeth Up On High”