1 Christ is the world's Redeemer,
the holy and the pure,
the fount of heavenly wisdom,
our trust and hope secure;
the armour of His soldiers,
the Lord of earth and sky;
our health while we are living,
our life when we shall die.

2 Christ has our host surrounded
with clouds of martyrs bright,
whose victory-palms of triumph
inspire us for the fight.
For Christ the cross ascended
to save a world undone,
and, suffering for the sinful,
our full redemption won.

3 Down in the realm of darkness
He lay a captive bound,
but at the hour appointed
He rose, a victor crowned;
and now, to heaven ascended,
He sits upon the throne
in glorious dominion,
His Father's and His own.

4 Glory to God the Father,
the unbegotten One;
all honour be to Jesus,
His sole-begotten Son;
and to the Holy Spirit —
the perfect Trinity.
Let all the worlds give answer:
'Amen — so let it be!'