I’m working on proofreading/editing my first collection of hymns. I was going to publish at 100, but two more sneaked in before I got the manuscript to my proofreaders, so the first collection will be 102 hymns. Now that the manuscript is in the proofreading process, I can begin writing for the second collection.
I’ve had an idea in my head for some time, and I even had some notes for it, but I had other things on my plate that always took priority. But now that I’m supposed to be proofreading and editing, the idea came to the forefront of my mind, and I assembled a very rough first draft.
There’s a beautiful hymn called Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor. It speaks of the glory of Christ in His resurrection and ascension, as well as His presence in the Sacrament of the Altar. My text builds on that text, focusing instead of the humble and hidden means in which Christ comes to the world—first in His incarnation, and now in the waters of Holy Baptism and hidden under bread and wine—even though He is the King of kings and Lord of Lords. Right now it’s rough and simple. If you have any suggestions or feedback, I’d appreciate it.
Lord, Enthroned in Humble Splendor
1 . Lord, enthroned in humble splendor,
Lying in a manger stall,
God in flesh to dwell among us
To undo creation’s fall.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus, King and Lord of all!
Jesus, King and Lord of all!
2. Lord, enthroned in humble splendor,
Seated on a donkey’s foal,
Coming to the holy city,
Come to save the sinful soul.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Son of David, make us whole!
Son of David, make us whole!
3. Lord, enthroned in humble splendor,
Hanging on the sinner’s tree,
In your innocent surrender,
You redeem humanity.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Royal blood has set us free!
Royal blood has set us free!
4. Lord, enthroned in humble splendor,
Buried in a stone-hewn tomb,
Faithful dead receive a sabbath.
Death no longer spells our doom.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
From the grave, new life will bloom!
From the grave, new life will bloom!
5. Lord, enthroned in humble splendor
In the water, bread, and wine:
Living Water, Bread of heaven,
You are here in gifts divine.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Make our hearts your kingly shrine.
Make our hearts your kingly shrine.
1874 (George Hugh Bourne), 2020
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BRYN CALFARIA
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