Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#101

101. Hail the day that sees Him rise

1 HAIL the day that sees Him rise,
To His throne above the skies!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given,
Re-ascends His native heaven.

2 There the glorious triumph waits;
Lift your heads, eternal gates;
He hath conquered death and sin;
Take the King of glory in!

3 Him though highest heaven receives,
Still He loves the earth He leaves;
Though returning to His throne,
Still He calls mankind His own.

4 See, He lifts His hands above!
See, He shows the prints of love!
Hark, His gracious lips bestow,
Blessings on His Church below!

5 Still for us His death He pleads;
Prevalent, He intercedes:
Near Himself prepares our place,
Harbinger of human race.

6 There we shall with Thee remain,
Partners of Thy endless reign;
There Thy face unclouded see,
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Ascension
• Notes: C. Wesley, a.

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