Happy Ascension Day

I wrote these lyrics for Ascension to the tune of Herb Alpert's song, Rise.

Jesus Christ Ascends

Jesus Christ ascends! He's the King of Kings.
His Ascension Day gives our hearts wings.
Spread the news to all - God is on the throne.
He overcomes the fall; He leads his children home.

Jesus Christ ascends! He takes command.
Jesus sits enthroned at God's right hand.
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
Jesus Christ is King and our righteousness.

(bridge)
Christ arose! Satan's on the run.
Christ ascends! Our salvation's done.
Now we wait for Christ to gather in His own.

(repeat verses)

This great feast day of the Church doesn't get as much attention as Christmas and Easter, but what it signifies is the basis of Christ's Lordship over all. It's not just about Jesus getting a free lift off the planet; it's about his ascension to His rightful place in Glory at the right hand of the Father (I Peter 3:21-22). One human heart beats in eternity and it beats for thee.