Common Praise (1998) ‎#373

373. This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

1 This is the day the Lord hath made,
its hours to God are known;
let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.

2 Today Christ rose and left the dead,
and Satan's empire fell;
today the saints his triumph spread,
and all his wonders tell.

3 Hosanna to the anointed King,
to David's holy Son!
Help us, O Lord; descend and bring
salvation from thy throne.

4 Hosanna in the highest strains
the church on earth can raise;
the highest heavens in which he reigns
shall give him nobler praise.

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day the Lord hath made
• Title: This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96
  ;
  Psalm 118
  ;
  Matthew 21:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  Mark 11:1-11
  ;
  Mark 16:1-20
  ;
  Luke 24:1-12
  ;
  John 12:12-19
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:1-11
• Topic: Easter (season); Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Sunday
• Notes: Alt tune NATIVITY 319

Tune Information

• Name: IRISH
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Hymns and Sacred Poems, Dublin, 1749