The Lion Ascendant

Lyrics
The Lion Ascendant

Voice of waters, roar of thunder,
Flame of seraph on the wing,
Shaking earth in awe and wonder,
Christ eternal, deathless King!
Crowned with light that blinds creation,
Pierced yet blazing, Lamb who stands,
Heaven groans in adoration,
Oceans crash at His commands.

Refrain
Glory burning, justice pouring,
King enthroned on judgment’s height;
Mercy raging, love out-soaring,
Darkness drowned in deathless light.

Stars are scattered by His breathing,
Galaxies dissolve in flame;
Time unravels, kingdoms reeling,
Stone and empire cry His Name.
Cherub-guarded, fire-encircled,
Word incarnate, holy Sword;
Every secret, every circle
Breaks beneath His living Word.

Refrain
Glory burning, justice pouring,
King enthroned on judgment’s height;
Mercy raging, love out-soaring,
Darkness drowned in deathless light.

From the tomb, a lion’s thunder—
Grave of ages torn apart;
Hell lies broken, hosts in wonder,
Heaven roars with beating heart.
Blood anointed, crowned forever,
Bride adorned in radiant flame;
Hell defeated, sin’s endeavor
Shamed beneath His holy Name.

Refrain
Glory burning, justice pouring,
King enthroned on judgment’s height;
Mercy raging, love out-soaring,
Darkness drowned in deathless light.

Rise, O people, flame of nations,
Lift the banners drenched in red!
Christ the storm of generations,
Christ the Firstborn from the dead!
Shout, O mountains! Fall, you towers!
Every idol cast away!
King of kings, the Lord of powers—
Dawn of never-ending Day.

Refrain
Glory burning, justice pouring,
King enthroned on judgment’s height;
Mercy raging, love out-soaring,
Darkness drowned in deathless light!
Shout Hosanna, rivers thunder,
Lift the everlasting flame;
Earth and heaven torn asunder—
Bow before the Victor’s Name!