Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#176c

176c. Hail the day that sees him rise

1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia,
to his throne beyond 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 has conquered death and sin, alleluia,
take the King of glory in: alleluia!

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

4 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!

5 Lord, though parted from our sight, Alleluia,
far beyond the starry height, alleluia,
lift our hearts that we may rise, alleluia,
one with you beyond the skies: alleluia!

6 There with you we shall remain, Alleluia,
share the glory of your reign, alleluia,
there your face unclouded view, alleluia,
find our heaven of heavens in you. alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788)
• Author: T. Cotterill (1779-1823)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Saviour: Ascended and Reigning; The Ascension of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: CHISLEHURST
• Composer: S. H. Nicholson (1875-1947)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 and Alleluias
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
• Notes: Alternative tunes: LLANFAIR (176a), ASCENSION (176b)