Gather Comprehensive ‎#457

457. Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia!
To his throne beyond the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, while to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends his native heav'n. 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 Highest heav'n 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!

5 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia!
His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia!
Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia!
He the firstfruits of our race. Alleluia!

6 There we shall with him remain, Alleluia!
Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia!
There his face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Live with him eternally. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Title: Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24
  ;
  Matthew 28:16-20
  ;
  Luke 24:46-53
  ;
  Acts 1:9-11
• Topic: Seasons and Feasts: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: Robert Williams, 1781-1821
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: F Major