CPWI Hymnal ‎#191

191. Hail the day that sees him rise alleluia!

1 Hail the day that sees him rise alleluia!
to his throne above 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 hath conquered death and sin; alleluia!
take the King of glory in. Alleluia!

3 Lo! The heaven its Lord receives, alleluia!
yet he loves the earth he leaves; alleluia!
though returning to his throne, alleluia!
still he calls mankind his own. Alleluia!

4 See! He lifts his hands above; alleluia!
see! He shews the prints of love; alleluia!
hark! His gracious lips bestow alleluia!
blessings on his church below. Alleluia!

5 Still for us he intercedes, alleluia!
his prevailing death he pleads; alleluia!
near himself prepares our place, alleluia!
he the first-fruits of our race. Alleluia!

6 Lord, though parted from our sight alleluia!
far above the starry height, alleluia!
grant our hearts may thither rise, alleluia!
seeking thee above the skies. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise alleluia!
• Author: Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 7.4.7.4 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Acts 1:9
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 7.4.7.4 D
• Key: G Major