Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#399

399. Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
To his throne above the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n, Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heav'n! Alleluia!

2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia!
Christ has conquered death and sin: Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in. Alleluia!

3 Highest heav'n its Lord receives; Alleluia!
Yet he loves the earth he leaves: Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne, Alleluia!
Still he calls the world his own! Alleluia!

4 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia!
His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia!
Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia!
Christ the first fruits of our race. Alleluia!

5 There we shall with Christ remain, Alleluia!
Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia!
There his face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Live with Christ eternally. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
• Title: Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:50-52
  ;
  Acts 1:9-11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-23
  ;
  Hebrews 7:24-25
• Topic: Ascension of the Lord

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: Robert Williams, 1781-1821
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: F Major