The Church Hymnal ‎#567

567. Hail! Festal Day, to endless ages known

Hail! Festal Day, to endless ages known,
When Christ, o'er death victorious, gained His throne. [Refrain]

2 Now with the Lord of new and heavenly birth.
His gifts return to grace the springing earth. [Refrain]

3 He reigns supreme, Who died the death of shame;
And all created things adore His Name. [Refrain]

4 Fufil Thy promise, King of love, we pray!
The third morn brightens; rise, and come away. [Refrain]

5 No mouldering tomb shall hold Thee in repose;
No stone the ransom of the world enclose. [Refrain]

6 Who holdest all things in Thy hollowed hand,
No rocky barrier can before Thee stand. [Refrain]

7 Cast off Thy grave clothes; let them there remain:
Come forth to us our, All, our only gain. [Refrain]

8 Creator, Fount of Life, Thou knowest the grave;
And thence returning, Thou art strong to save. [Refrain]

9 Light of the world, show us Thy face once more,
The day that died with Thee, today restore. [Refrain]

10 A countless people, from death's fetters free,
Own Thee Redeemer, join and follow Thee. [Refrain]

11 The shades of death are pierced, his laws undone,
And trembling chaos flees the rising sun. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hail! Festal Day, to endless ages known
• Translator: T. A. Lacey
• Author: V. Fortunatus
• Refrain First Line: Hail! Festal Day, to endless ages known
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Processionals
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SALVE, FESTA DIES
• Composer: J. Baden-Powell
• Meter: 10.10. with Refrain
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.