The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#444

444. This is the day the Lord hath made

This is the day the Lord hath made,
He calls the hours his own;
Let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad,
And praise surround the throne.

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

Hosanna to th' anointed King,
To David's holy Son;
Help us, O Lord; descend and bring
Salvation from thy throne.

Blest be the Lord, who comes to men
With messages of grace;
Who comes in God his Father's name
To save our sinful race.

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 hath made
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:24-26
• Topic: Deliverance: from death; Praise: for eminent deliverances; Lord's day: psalm; Public: praise for private mercies; Thanks: public, for private mercies; Hosanna: for the Lord's day; Christ: his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ: the church's foundation; Church: built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance: from tumult; Tumult: deliverance from it
• Notes: Public Domain.

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