Ascending High
       (written by Mike Bryant)  (BMI# 7038804)
(key of D)

I read about the place it stands
The cross, the symbol of God's plan
Where his son gave up his life
To save the souls of all mankind
It was there he hang to die
As blood was spilled from this man's side
When it was done he left the cross
Ascending high

(Chorus)
High
To the golden gates of Heaven
Ascending high
To sit next to his father's throne
They said his name
It would be strickened
And would not be heard forevermore
But when Jesus died upon that cross
He cleared our way to Heaven's door

(Musical Break)

The nails through hands that healed
                       the crippled
Now held him tightly to the cross
Because of thorns that pierced the Savior's head
His precious blood was spilled and lost
As thunder rolled and lightning filled the sky
The Son of God gave up to die
But soon the Lord would rise forever
Leaving Earth, Ascending high

(Chorus)
High
To the golden gates of Heaven
Ascending high
To sit next to his father's throne
They said his name
It would be strickened
And would not be heard forevermore
But when Jesus died upon that cross
He cleared our way to Heaven's door

They said his name
It would be strickened
And would not be heard forevermore
But when Jesus died upon that cross
He cleared our way to Heaven's door

(Musical Ending)