1. Golden harps are sounding, angels voices sing, Pearly gates are opened, opened for the King; Jesus, King of glory, Jesus, King of love, Is gone up in triumph, to His throne above. 2. He Who came to save us, He Who bled and died, Now is crowned with glory at His Father's side. From the grave arisen, nevermore to die; Jesus, King of glory, is gone up on high. 3. Pleading for His children in that blessed place, Calling them to glory, sending them His grace; His bright home preparing, faithful ones, for you; Jesus ever liveth, ever loveth, too.
Lyrics: Frances
Ridley Havergal
Music: Frances Ridley
Havergal
Tune: HERMAS
Words and Music by Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879
The author, Frances Havergal, wrote this Ascension Day hymn especially for a group of children while visiting their school. It is said to have been written within the space of ten minutes. “Golden Harps Are Sounding” is one of the few hymns for which Miss Havergal also composed her own tune, “Hermas.”