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Ascending high, in triumph thou
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ascending high, in triumph thou by Benjamin Jacob — Lyrics
Ascending high, in Triumph Thou
Captivity hast Captive led,
And on thy People didst bestow,
The Spoil of Armies, once their Dread.
For Benefits, each Day bestow'd,
Be daily his great Name ador'd ;
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About Ascending high, in triumph thou
Benjamin Jacob’s setting of this hymn text is suitable for occasions where a choir wishes to express triumphant praise. The text speaks of Christ’s victory after his ascension, leading captivity captive and bestowing spoils upon his people. It continues to extol him as Saviour and Lord, worthy of adoration for his gifts and his sovereignty over life and death. The final stanza expands this praise to the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for all eternity. This SATB arrangement provides a rich and full sound, appropriate for expressing such profound theological statements and exultant thanksgiving.
