We Thank You, Jesus, Dearest Friend

We thank you, Jesus, dearest friend,
that into heav'n you did ascend.
Emmanuel, in whom we live,
your strength to soul and body give!
Alleluia!

Ascended to his throne on high,
hid from our sight, yet always nigh,
he rules and reigns at God's right hand
and has all pow'r at his command.
Alleluia!

The one who trusts in him is blest
and finds in him eternal rest.
This world's allurements we despise;
on Christ alone we fix our eyes.
Alleluia!

With deepest joy our voice we raise
and sing our grateful song of praise;
our brother, flesh and bone and blood,
is Lord and King, our highest good!
Alleluia!

He soon will bring us near his throne;
O brother Jesus, help your own
to firmly trust that we will be
your own through all eternity.
Alleluia!