The Voice of Praise ‎#209

209. Hail the day that saw him rise

1 Hail the day that saw him rise
Glorious to his native skies!
Christ, a while to mortals given,
Enters now the gates of heaven.

2 See! high heaven its Lord receives!
Still he loves the earth he leaves:
Though returning to his throne,
Still he calls mankind his own.

3 Still for us he intercedes,
His prevailing death he pleads;
Near himself prepares our place,
Great Forerunner of our race.

4 Lord, though parted from our sight,
Far above yon starry height,
Thither our affections rise,
Following thee beyond the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that saw him rise
• Author: C. Wesley
• Meter: 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:7
• Topic: Christ: Resurrection and Ascension; His Ascension

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