Church Book ‎#324

324. O happy day, that stays my choice

1 O happy day, that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

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.

3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done;
I am my Lord's, and He is mine:
He drew me, and I followed on,
Glad to obey the voice divine.

4 Now rest, my long-divided heart,
Fixed on this blissful centre, rest;
With ashes who would grudge to part,
When called on angels' bread to feast!

5 High heaven, that heard 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy day, that stays my choice
• Author: Doddridge (1755, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: Confirmation
• Notes: Alternate tune: #4 or #416

Tune Information

• Name: BLENDON
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Gieardini, d. 1796