Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#253

253. Oh, Happy Day that Fixed my Choice

1 Oh, 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.

Chorus:
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 Oh, 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.
[Chorus]

3 'Tis done; the great transaction's done;
I am my Lord's, and He is mine;
He drew me, and I followed on,
Charmed to confess the voice divine.
[Chorus]

4 Now rest, my long-divided heart!
Fixed on this blissful centre, rest;
Here have I found a nobler part,
Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast.
[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, happy day that fixed my choice
• Title: Oh, Happy Day that Fixed my Choice
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Assurance

Tune Information

• Name: HAPPY DAY
• Composer: Fr. Edward F. Rimbault
• Meter: L. M. With Cho
• Key: G Major