Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#308b

308b. O happy day that fixed my choice

1 O 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.

Refrain:
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 O 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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

4 Now rest, my long-divided heart;
Fixed on this blissful centre, rest;
Nor ever from thy Lord depart,
With Him of every good possest. [Refrain]

5 High Heaven, that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear,
Till in life's latest hour I bow,
And bless in death a bond so dear. [Refrain]
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy day that fixed my choice
• Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Covenant, Renewed; Consecration: Renewal of; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Vows, to God

Tune Information

• Name: HAPPY DAY
• Meter: L.M. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Composer unknown