The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#389

389. O happy day, that stays my choice

1 O happy day, that stays my choice
On Thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

2 O happy bond, that seals my vows
To Him who merits all my love!
I'll praise Him in His sacred house,
And gladly to His altar move.

3 ’Tis done, the great transaction’s done;
I am the Lord’s, and He is mine;
He drew me, and I followed on,
Glad to obey the voice divine.

4 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear;
Till in life’s latest hour I bow,
And bless in death a bond so dear.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy day, that stays my choice
• Author: P. Doddridge (1755)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity Sunday; Conversion

Tune Information

• Name: [O happy day, that stays my choice]
• Composer: Ralph Harrision, 1748—1810
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major