Common Praise (1998) ‎#247

247. Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

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 Highest heaven its Lord receives, alleluia!
yet he loves the earth he leaves; alleluia!
though returning to his throne, alleluia!
still he calls the world his own. Alleluia!

4 See! He lifts his hands above, alleluia!
See! He shows 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Title: Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 93
  ;
  Daniel 7:1-3
  ;
  Daniel 7:9-10
  ;
  Daniel 7:13-18
  ;
  Matthew 28:16-20
  ;
  Mark 16:1-20
  ;
  Luke 24:44-53
  ;
  Ephesians 1:15-23
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-4
  ;
  Hebrews 2:5-12
  ;
  Revelation 5:1-14
• Topic: Ascension and Exaltation

Tune Information

• Name: ASCENSION
• Composer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Meter: 77 77 with Alleluias
• Key: G Major