{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"hearthis.at","provider_url":"https:\/\/hearthis.at","height":"150","width":"100%","title":"Ascension Part 4 Gifts","description":"Then from the throne a herald cried:\r\n\r\n"What shall the Victor gain?\r\nWhat tribute shall be brought to Him\r\nWho now forever reigns?"\r\n\r\nBut lo, the King stretched forth His hands,\r\nStill bearing nail-marked scars,\r\nAnd from His throne there flowed abroad\r\nRiches beyond the stars.\r\n\r\nFor earthly kings divide the spoil\r\nOf kingdoms won by might;\r\nYet Christ bestows the wealth of Heaven\r\nUpon His saints in light.\r\n\r\nThe treasures of eternal life\r\nHe freely gave away;\r\nThe riches of His Father's house\r\nHe shared that very day.\r\n\r\nTo those once burdened by their guilt\r\nHe granted peace with God;\r\nTo those who wandered in the dark\r\nHe showed the heavenly road.\r\n\r\nThe Spirit of the Living God,\r\nThe Comforter divine,\r\nThe Holy Guest, the faithful Friend,\r\nHe poured out as new wine.\r\n\r\nThe Breath of Heaven filled the weak,\r\nThe fearful found new voice;\r\nThe mourning learned to sing again,\r\nThe broken to rejoice.\r\n\r\nHe clothed His people for the war\r\nThat still on earth remained,\r\nNot with the armor forged by men,\r\nNor weapons blood-stained.\r\n\r\nHe girded them with steadfast truth,\r\nAnd righteousness bestowed;\r\nHe raised the shield of living faith\r\nAlong the pilgrim road.\r\n\r\nThe helmet of salvation shone\r\nUpon each lifted head,\r\nAnd in their hands He placed the sword\r\nHis living Spirit fed.\r\n\r\nHe taught them love that conquers hate,\r\nAnd mercy stronger still;\r\nThe strength to bless their enemies,\r\nTo pardon every ill.\r\n\r\nHe gave the grace to reconcile\r\nWhere bitterness had grown;\r\nTo lift the weak, encourage hearts,\r\nAnd seek not self but One.\r\n\r\nHe taught them how to watch and pray,\r\nTo trust when sight was dim,\r\nTo stand against the gates of Hell\r\nBy clinging fast to Him.\r\n\r\nAnd still His royal bounty flowed,\r\nNo measure could contain\r\nThe gifts that from the throne proceed\r\nThroughout His endless reign.\r\n\r\nThen all the hosts of Heaven cried:\r\n\r\n"All glory to the Son!\r\nThe kingdom of our God has come,\r\nThe victory is won!"\r\n\r\nHosanna to the King of Kings!\r\nLet every creature sing!\r\nThe Lamb once slain, now glorified,\r\nForevermore shall reign!\r\n\r\nAnd through the ages yet unborn,\r\nThrough every land and tongue,\r\nThe praises of the risen Christ\r\nShall evermore be sung.\r\n\r\nFor He who came in humility,\r\nUpon the lowly colt,\r\nNow reigns enthroned above the heavens,\r\nExalted Lord of all.\r\n\r\nAnd every knee shall bow at last,\r\nAnd every voice proclaim:\r\nThe King of Glory reigns forever\u2014\r\nBlessed be His Name.\r\n\r\n[Triumphant Anthem Instrumental Outro]\r\n[End]","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/img.hearthis.at\/7\/7\/3\/_\/uploads\/11350326\/image_track\/14456658\/w1200_h628_q70_ptrue_v2_----cropped_1780532856377.jpg","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":628,"html":"