Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#197

197. O happy day when we shall stand

1 O happy day when we shall stand
Amid the heavenly throng,
And sing with hosts from every land
The new celestial song,
The new celestial song.

2 O blessed day! From far and near
The servants of the Lord
Shall meet the ransomed children there
Who heard God's saving word,
Who heard God's saving word. A-men.

3 O what a mighty, rushing flood
Of love without surcease
Shall surge about the throne of God,
In joy and endless peace!

4 Lord, may thy bounteous grace inspire
Our hearts to watch and pray,
That we may join the heavenly choir
Upon that glorious day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy day when we shall stand
• Author: Wilhelm Andreas Wexels, 1797-1866
• Translator: George Alfred Taylor Rygh, 1860-1943
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Contemplation; The Life In Christ: Life Everlasting; The Church: Worship - The Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
• Composer: Nikolaus Hermann, cir. 1480 - 1561
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major