The phrase "Aloft" resonates through 20 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
Aloft
...And thy caution depart,
Look aloft! and be firm,
And be fearless of heart....
And thy caution depart,
Look aloft! and be firm,
And be fearless of heart.
...start
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;...
start
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;
...For the morning that shall bring,
Borne aloft on angels’ wing,
In a cloud of glory seated,...
For the morning that shall bring,
Borne aloft on angels’ wing,
In a cloud of glory seated,
...Into Thy dear Name I flee;
“Set aloft,” I praise and worship,
For Thy Name is victory!...
Into Thy dear Name I flee;
“Set aloft,” I praise and worship,
For Thy Name is victory!
...Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand.
Aloft in solitudes of space,
Uphold them with Thy saving grace....
Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand.
Aloft in solitudes of space,
Uphold them with Thy saving grace.
...Ring out the blessèd news again!
Oh! bear aloft the strain;
The mighty Lord is ris’n in power,...
Ring out the blessèd news again!
Oh! bear aloft the strain;
The mighty Lord is ris’n in power,
...With twain in reverent awe they hid their feet,
And with the other twain aloft they soared,
One to the other called and praised the Lord:...
With twain in reverent awe they hid their feet,
And with the other twain aloft they soared,
One to the other called and praised the Lord:
...Ye who Messiah seek
Aloft your eyes incline,
And see yon holy mount bespeak...
Ye who Messiah seek
Aloft your eyes incline,
And see yon holy mount bespeak
...start
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;...
start
Lift aloft the cross of Jesus,
Hold it high and strong;
...And stain of passion free,
Aloft, through virtue’s purer air,
To hold my course to Thee!...
And stain of passion free,
Aloft, through virtue’s purer air,
To hold my course to Thee!
...This Church has lifted up her voice,
’Mid deep distress, she looked aloft,
And found contentment in her choice,...
This Church has lifted up her voice,
’Mid deep distress, she looked aloft,
And found contentment in her choice,
...Its blessèd rays may shine.
O hold the lamp of life aloft!
Let its light and its glory shine,...
Its blessèd rays may shine.
O hold the lamp of life aloft!
Let its light and its glory shine,
...And spoiled our hellish foes.
See how the Conqueror mounts aloft,
And to His Father flies,...
And spoiled our hellish foes.
See how the Conqueror mounts aloft,
And to His Father flies,
...Throned above celestial things,
Borne aloft on angels’ wings,
Lord of lords and King of kings;...
Throned above celestial things,
Borne aloft on angels’ wings,
Lord of lords and King of kings;
...Be ready to throw down your pitcher;
Your lamp hold aloft in your hand;
And blow such a blast on your trumpet...
Be ready to throw down your pitcher;
Your lamp hold aloft in your hand;
And blow such a blast on your trumpet
...Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We’ll mount aloft to Thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,...
Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We’ll mount aloft to Thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
...So should they come, as a mighty throng
Bearing His banner aloft with song.
Faint, yet pursuing, till eventide,...
So should they come, as a mighty throng
Bearing His banner aloft with song.
Faint, yet pursuing, till eventide,
...And swell with life the foodful grain.
His care the just aloft shall raise,
Nor fair prosperity His days...
And swell with life the foodful grain.
His care the just aloft shall raise,
Nor fair prosperity His days
...Foes in vain combine;
Raise aloft the banner,
Let it bear the sign....
Foes in vain combine;
Raise aloft the banner,
Let it bear the sign.
...In that good and great glad day!
O I look aloft and I wonder oft
When that blessèd day shall dawn,...
In that good and great glad day!
O I look aloft and I wonder oft
When that blessèd day shall dawn,
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