Look Oh Look the Sight is Glorious
Look, oh look, the sight is glorious
This hymn exemplifies Lutheran Christology by celebrating the full exaltation and glorification of Christ following His redemptive work, affirming the biblical reality of Christ's ascension and heavenly intercession. The text reflects the Lutheran understanding that Christ's ascension completes His earthly work and establishes His eternal reign in glory.
History & Background
Written by Irish hymn writer Thomas Kelly in 1809, this hymn celebrates Christ's ascension and exaltation to the right hand of God. It was first published in Kelly's collection of hymns and has become a standard Easter and ascension season hymn in Lutheran hymnals.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 373
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 156
- Lutheran Service Book — 495
- Lutheran Worship — 309
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 222
Bulletin Note
Written by Irish hymnodist Thomas Kelly in 1809, this Easter-Ascension hymn celebrates Christ's glorification and heavenly intercession, sung to the sturdy tune Regent Square, anchoring our faith in the completed work of our exalted Savior.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the Gospel's culmination: Christ's ascension fulfills redemption and establishes His eternal intercession for us, freeing the proclamation from demand and rooting it wholly in accomplished grace.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Cosmic proclamation of Christ's birth moves from heavenly announcement (angels) through earthly witnesses (shepherds, sages) to eschatological hope (saints awaiting return), culminating in universal call to worship
Themes
Exaltation of Christ Ascension Christ's lordship Glory of Christ Heavenly worship