O Christ, thou hast ascended triumphantly on high, by cherub guards attended and armies of the sky: let earth tell forth the story: our very flesh and bone, Emmanuel, in glory, ascends his Father's throne.
There, there thou standest pleading the virtue of thy blood, for sinners interceding, our Advocate with God; and every changeful fashion of our brief joys and cares finds thought in thy compassion and echo in thy prayers.
O for the priceless merit of thy redeeming cross! Vouchsafe thy sevenfold Spirit and turn to gain our loss; till we by strong endeavor in heart and mind ascend, and dwell with thee for ever in glories without end.