Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#219

219. Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia!
to His throne beyond the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!

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!

3 See! the heaven 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!

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!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise
• Title: Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739)
• Alterer: Thomas Cotterill (1820)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:19
  ;
  Luke 24:50-51
• Topic: God the Son: Eastertide; Christian Year-Eastertide; Jesus Christ-Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: Robert Williams (1817)
• Arranger: John Roberts (1837)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Lower key, No. 198