Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#138

138. Hail the day that sees Him rise

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 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 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
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Ascension of Jesus; Christ: Ascension; Christ: Conqueror; Conqueror, Christ the; The Son: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: ASCENSION
• Composer: Dr. W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 (with Alleluias)
• Key: A Major