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Verse 1 To-day above the sky He soared, Alleluia.
The King of Glory, Christ the Lord. Alleluia.
Verse 2 He sitteth on the Father's Hand, Alleluia.
And ruleth sky and sea and land. Alleluia.
Verse 3 Now all things have their end foretold, Alleluia.
In holy David's song of old: Alleluia.
Verse 4 My Lord is seated with the Lord, Alleluia.
Upon the Throne of God adored. Alleluia.
Verse 5 In this great triumph of our King, Alleluia.
To God on high all praise we bring. Alleluia.
Verse 6 To Him all thanks and laud give we, Alleluia.
The Ever-Blessed Trinity. Alleluia.
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