
Author: Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #191 (2010) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D 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; alleluia!
lift your heads, eternal gates; alleluia!
he hath conquered death and sin; alleluia!
take the King of glory in. Alleluia!
3 Lo! 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 See! He lifts his hands above; alleluia!
see! He shews the prints of love; alleluia!
hark! His gracious lips bestow alleluia!
blessings on his church below. Alleluia!
5 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!
6 Lord, though parted from our sight alleluia!
far above the starry height, alleluia!
grant our hearts may thither rise, alleluia!
seeking thee above the skies. Alleluia! Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Ascension Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Hail the day that sees him rise alleluia!