This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ascension
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
STB · Barry Johnston
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Ascension by Abraham Wood — Lyrics
1. Jesus, our triumphant head,
Risen victorious from the dead,
To the realms of glory's gone,
To ascend his rightful throne.
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About Ascension
Jesus, our triumphant head, ascended to his rightful throne in glory, is the subject of this sacred setting. The text depicts the triumphant return of Christ to heaven, hailed by the angelic orders. The composer Abraham Wood sets this English text for STB voices. This piece is a sacred offering, suitable for occasions marking the Ascension. The music aims to capture the grandeur and jubilation of Christ's ascent, with the voices of cherubim and seraphim described as gazing and blazing with brighter light as they hail the conqueror passing by.
