Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #128 (1920) Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise,
Alleluia!
To His throne above the skies;
Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given,
Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heaven.
Alleluia!
2 There for Him high triumph waits;
Lift your heads, eternal gates;
He hath conquered death and sin;
Take the King of glory in.
3 Lo! the heaven its Lord receives,
Yet 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 He intercedes,
His prevailing death He pleads,
Near Himself prepares our place,
He the first-fruits of our race.
6 Lord, though parted from our sight
Far above the starry height,
Grant our hearts may thither rise,
Seeking Thee above the skies. Topics: Lent Ascensiontide Languages: English Tune Title: ASCENSION
Hail the day that sees Him rise