111. Hail the day that sees him rise

1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
Glorious to his native skies, Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!

2 There the glorious triumph waits; Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
Wide unfold the radiant scene, Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! A-men.

3 See, he lifts his hands above, Alleluia!
See, he shows the prints of love; Alleluia!
Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on his church below. Alleluia!

4 Lord beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia!
Raise our hearts to reach thy height, Alleluia!
There thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Find our heaven of heavens in thee. Alleluia!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Ascension
Notes: This hymn may also be sung to LLANFAIR (No. 99).
Tune Information
Name: ASCENSION
Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823 - 89
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. With Alleluias.
Key: G Major



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