Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788); T. Cotterill (1779-1823) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 553 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia,
to his throne beyond 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 has conquered death and sin, alleluia,
take the King of glory in: alleluia!
3 See! 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 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!
5 Lord, though parted from our sight, Alleluia,
far beyond the starry height, alleluia,
lift our hearts that we may rise, alleluia,
one with you beyond the skies: alleluia!
6 There with you we shall remain, Alleluia,
share the glory of your reign, alleluia,
there your face unclouded view, alleluia,
find our heaven of heavens in you. alleluia! Topics: God, Saviour Ascended and Reigning; The Ascension of Christ Used With Tune: CHISLEHURST
Hail the day that sees him rise