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Topic Tags

Ascension Jesus, Ascension of Jesus, Intercession of Jesus, Resurrection of

Scripture Tags

Psalm 2 Matthew 28 John 3 John 20 Acts 13 Romans 1 Romans 5 2 Corinthians 5 Ephesians 5 1 Timothy 2 Hebrews 1 Hebrews 2 Revelation 5

Hymnal Number

848

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

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Keys included: F
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About this Hymn
This powerful ascension hymn is a really exciting tune with "alleluia" echoes, which make it easy to sing with a younger congregation; you could also try singing it antiphonally (even just the middle verse). It works for Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, or Trinity Sunday.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! to his throne above the skies; Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n, Alleluia! enters now the highest heav'n. Alleluia!

Verse 2
There for him high triumph waits, Alleluia! lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! he has conquered death and sin. Alleluia! Take the King of glory in! Alleluia!

Verse 3
See! the heav'n its Lord receives, Alleluia! yet he loves the earth he leaves, Alleluia! though returning to his throne, Alleluia! still he calls the world his own. Alleluia!

Verse 4
See! he lifts his hands above! Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love! Alleluia! Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! blessings on his church below. Alleluia!

Copyrighted lyrics may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.

Attribution & Copyright
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739; rev. Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1861, alt.
Music: Robert Williams, 1817; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906