Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

1.

Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia!

To his throne beyond 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!

He 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.

See! he lifts his hands above. Alleluia!

See! he shows the wounds of love. Alleluia!

Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!

Blessings on his church below. Alleluia!

5.

Lord, though parted from our sight Alleluia!

Far beyond the starry height, Alleluia!

Lift our hearts that we may rise Alleluia!

One with you beyond the skies: Alleluia!

6.

There with you we shall remain, Alleluia!

Share the glory of your reign, Alleluia!

There your face unclouded view, Alleluia!

Find our heav’n of heav’ns in you. Alleluia!