God is Gone Up Finzi by Gerald Finzi 

God is gone up with a triumphant shout:
The Lord with sounding Trumpets' melodies:
Sing Praise, sing Praise, sing Praise, sing Praises out,
Unto our King sing praise seraphic wise!
Life up your Heads, ye lasting Doors, they sing,
And let he King of Glory enter in.
Methinks I see Heaven's sparkling courtiers fly,
In flakes of Glory down him to attend,
And hear Heart-cramping notes of Melody
Surround his Chariot as it did ascend;
Mixing their Music, making ev'ry string
More to enravish as they this tune sing.
This piece was sung by the Mission Basilica Mixed Ensemble, conducted by Matthew Gray and accompanied by Christine Dow, organist in the historic Mission Basilica for the Ascension of the Lord, May 12th, 2024.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers who share our passion for music to join our dedicated ensemble. If you live in the area and are interested in singing with us, contact Matthew Gray mgray@missionparish.org.