Moravian Book of Worship ‎#371

371. 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 giv'n, 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Title: Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Isaiah 60:1-5
  ;
  Luke 24:50-53
  ;
  John 20:1-18
  ;
  Acts 1:9-11
  ;
  Hebrews 7:25
• Topic: Ascension; Christ--Intercessor; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: Robert Williams (1817)
• Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. with Alleluias
• Key: G Major
• Source: From the Revised Church Hymnary (1927)
• Copyright: Used by permission of Oxford University Press