Christian Hymns ‎#133

133. Hail the day that sees Him rise

1 Hail the day that sees Him rise
To His throne above the skies!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given,
Re-ascends 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!

3 Him through 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 There we shall with Thee remain,
Partners of Thy endless reign,
There Thy face unclouded see,
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Ascension; Christ: Intercession of
• Notes: C. Wesley, 1739.

Tune Information

• Name: MONKLAND
• Composer: J. B. Wilkes (1861)
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: C Major