Christian Worship (1993) ‎#175

175. Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

1 Hail the day that sees him rise
To his throne above the skies!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n,
Reascends his native heav'n.

2 There the glorious triumph waits:
Lift your heads, eternal gates.
He has conquered death and sin;
Take the King of glory in!

3 See, the heav'n 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 shows 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.
He, the first of all our race,
Near himself prepares a place.

6 There we shall with you remain
Partners in your endless reign,
There your face unclouded view,
Find our heav'n of heav'ns in you.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Title: Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
• Composer: Pierre de Corbeille, d. 1221 (adapt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: F Major