Lutheran Service Book ‎#903

903. This Is the Day the Lord Has Made

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 the anointed King,
To David's holy Son!
Help us, O Lord; descend and bring
Salvation from Your throne.

4 Blessed is He who comes to us
With messages of grace;
He, in the Lord's name, comes to us
To save our fallen race.

5 Hosanna in the highest strains
The Church on earth can raise.
The highest heav'ns, in which He reigns,
Shall give Him nobler praise.

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day the Lord has made
• Title: This Is the Day the Lord Has Made
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt. )
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:24-26
  ;
  Matthew 21:9
  ;
  Luke 1:68-75
  ;
  Hebrews 2:14-15
• Topic: Beginning of Service; Psalm paraphrase

Tune Information

• Name: NUN DANKET ALL
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: C M
• Key: F Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)