Westminster Larger Catechism
Q. 53. How was Christ exalted in his ascension?A. Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God,[220] and giving them commission to preach the gospel to all nations,[221] forty days after his resurrection, he, in our nature, and as our head,[222] triumphing over enemies,[223] visibly went up into the highest heavens, there to receive gifts for men,[224] to raise up our affections thither,[225] and to prepare a place for us,[226] where he himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world.[227]
Rooted--as Biblical and liturgical Christians--in the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15), the Incarnation (Advent), Lent (Christ alone), and Easter, we move towards Pentecost and Ascension Sundays.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, sings the famous Easter hymn Jesus Christ is risen today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMwPEmUMP7U
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