Hymnal ‎#114

114. Hail the day that sees Him rise

1 Hail the day that sees Him rise,
Revish'd from our wishful eyes;
Christ, awhile to mortals given,
Reascends His native heaven.

2 There for Him high triumph waits;
Lift your heads, eternal gates;
Wide unfold the radiant scene,
Take the King of Glory in.

3 Him though highest heaven receives,
Still 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 His death He pleads;
Prevalent, He intercedes;
Near Himself prepares our place,
Harbinger of human race.

6 Lord, though parted from our sight
High above yon azure height,
Grant our hearts may thither rise,
Seeking Thee beyond the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871
• Notes: Now Public Domain. first rank hymn

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