Thomas Sternhold (d. 1549)

THE LORD descended from above,

And bowed the heavens high;

And underneath his feet he cast

The darkness of the sky.

On Cherubim and Seraphim

Full royally he rode;

And on the wings of mighty winds

Came flying all abroad.

He sat serene upon the floods,

Their fury to restrain;

And he as sovereign Lord and King

Forevermore shall reign.