Hymns to the Living God 178. This is the day the LORD has made

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Hymns to the Living God‎#178

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Text:	This Is the Day the Lord Has Made
Author:	Isaac Watts

1 This is the day the Lord has made;
He calls the hours His own;
let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.

2 Today he rose and left the dead,
and Satan's empire fell;
today the saints His triumphs spread,
and all His wonders tell.

3 Hosanna to th'anointed King,
to David's holy Son.
help us, O LORD, descend and bring
salvation from Your throne.

4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to us
with messages of grace;
who comes, in God His Father's name,
to save our sinful race.

Text Information
First Line:	This is the day the LORD has made
Title:	This Is the Day the Lord Has Made
Author:	Isaac Watts (1719)
Meter:	CM
Language:	English
Publication Date:	2017
Scripture:	Psalm 118:24-29
Topic:	Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Exaltation
Notes:	Suggested tune: GRÄFENBERG, no. 99