Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#287

287. Oh, happy day that fixed my choice

1 Oh, happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

Chorus:
Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day;
Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away.

2 Oh, happy bond that seals my vows
To Him who merits all my love!
I'll praise Him in His sacred house,
And gladly to His altar move. [Chorus]

3 Now with His saints I choose my part;
With them I come a welcome guest;
Here rest, my once divided heart;
In Him, thy blissful portion, rest. [Chorus]

4 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear,
Till, called at last from all below,
I bless in death a bond so dear. [Chorus]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, happy day that fixed my choice
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1755?)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Church: Love for; Church: Sacraments of; Communion: with saints; Confirmation; Love: to the Church; Peace: Among Brethren; Sympathy: Of Christians; Vows

Tune Information

• Name: HAPPY DAY
• Composer: Edward F. Rimbault
• Meter: L. M.