Accomplished Mission,- our Savior went
Before His awe inspired little crew,
To heaven high in glorious Ascent.
He paced the cloud and danced with bouyancy,
Disciples, watched entranced, - but comforted.
Stood in resplendence high upon the cloud,
His garments shining, luminous and bright,
His countenance and body shone and glowed.
Elijah, borne upon a chariot;
But He who did reflect the Father’s face
By His own power's virtue went to God.
Had passed, and it was time for Him to go,
His work was done, and planted seeds of grace,
Their turn had come to make the harvest grow.
And afterwards to promulgate His word,
Thus the disciples over awed stood by
To witness the Ascension of their Lord.
Lord of the cosmic dance to be adored,
Who over death and tomb won victory,
Sing joyfully to the Ascending Lord !
In triumph lifted Himself to the skies,
To the celestial trumpets mighty sound
And shouts of jubilance in paradise.
Surpassing highest hosts of seraphim,
This King of Glory – but humanity
He carried in His wounds along with Him.
© Elizabeth Dandy