Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788); Thomas Cotterill (1779--1823) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #228 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern 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 shews 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: Ascension Day; Ascension Day; Blessing; Church Year Ascension; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus priesthood; Victory Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia