Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Hymnal and Order of Service #97a (1901) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise,
To His throne beyond the skies!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given,
Reascends His native heaven,
Reascends His native heaven.
2 There the glorious triumph waits;
Lift your heads, eternal gates;
He hath conquered death and sin:
Take the King of glory in!
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.
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!
Blessings on His church below!
5 Still for us His death He please;
Ever for us intercedes;
Near Himself prepares our place
He the first-fruits of our race,
He the first-fruits of our race.
5 There we shall with Thee remain,
Partners of Thine endless reign;
There Thy face unclouded see,
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee,
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee.
Amen. Topics: Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise