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Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Hymnal: Common Praise #167 (2000) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Scripture: Luke 24:39 Lyrics: 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;
lift your heads, eternal gates.
He hath conquered death and sin;
take the King of Glory in.
3 Lo, the heaven its Lord receives,
yet he loves the earth he leaves;
though returning to his throne,
still he calls mankind his own.
4 See, he lifts his hands above;
see, he shews the prints of love;
hark, his gracious lips bestow
blessings on his church below.
5 Still for us he intercedes,
his prevailing death he pleads;
near himself prepares our place,
he the first-fruits of our race.
6 Lord, though parted from our sight,
far above the starry height,
grant our hearts may thither rise,
seeking thee above the skies. Topics: Ascension; Ascension Day Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia