JESUS ASCENDED

"Jesus Ascended" by Ikeagwulonu Richard C. is a bright, triumphant piece written specifically for the Solemnity of the Ascension. The melody carries a natural, uplifting energy that mirrors the scriptural account of Christ returning to the Father. It is an excellent choice for the entrance or recessional procession on Ascension Sunday, setting a tone of victory and anticipation for the coming of the Holy Spirit.

The verses draw directly from Psalm 47, inviting the congregation to "clap your hands" and sing praise with skill, while the final verse looks ahead to Pentecost with the promise, "Now He'll send us his Spirit." The straightforward solfa arrangement makes it easy for a choir to pick up and sing with full, joyful voices, ensuring the "alleluia" in the chorus rings out clearly from the choir loft.