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A Litany for Ascension Day

A Litany for Ascension Day was an article that appeared in Reformed Worship magazine. Written by David J. Diephouse, it provides words with which to rejoice at the day of ascension and in the present.

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Article: posted on March 1, 2007

David J. Diephouse

Our God goes up with shouts of joy! Our Lord ascends to the sound of trumpets! All: Sing praises to our God, sing praises! Sing praises, sing praises to our King! The Almighty rides in triumph. The Almighty leads captivity captive. Who shouts for joy? Who blows the trumpet? The hosts of heaven sing the honor of his name; they praise him with an endless alleluia.

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