Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; Anonymous Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #241 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day Lyrics: 1 O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.
Refrain:
Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day;
Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away!
2 O happy bond, that seals my vows
To Him who merits all my love!
Let cheerful anthems fill His house,
While to that sacred shrine I move. [Refrain]
3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done;
I am my Lord's and He is mine;
He drew me and I followed on,
Rejoiced to own the call divine. [Refrain]
4 Now rest, my long-divided heart,
Fixed on this blissful center, rest;
Here have I found a nobler part,
Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. [Refrain]
5 High heaven that hears the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear;
Till in life's latest hour I bow,
And bless, in death, a bond so dear. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation; Joy Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:15 Languages: English Tune Title: HAPPY DAY
O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice