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Hail the day that sees him rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Douglas Walczak
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Hail the day that sees him rise by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
WESLEY'S VERSION OF 1746
Hail the day that sees him rise,
Ravished from our wishful eyes!
Christ, a while to mortals given,
Reascends his native heaven.
There the pompous triumph waits:
Lift your heads, eternal gates!
Wide unfold the radiant scene,
Take the King of Glory in.
Circled round with angelpow’rs,
Their triumphant Lord and ours,
Conqueror o’er death, hell, and sin,
Take the King of Glory in.
Him though highest heaven receives,
Still he loves the earth he leaves;
Though returning to his throne,
Still he calls mankind his own.
See, he lifts his hands above!
See, he shows the prints of love!
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About Hail the day that sees him rise
William Henry Monk's setting of the familiar Easter hymn "Hail the day that sees him rise" is a staple of congregational and choral singing. This arrangement for SATB choir captures the triumphant and devotional spirit of the text, which celebrates Christ's ascension into heaven. The English lyrics, based on Charles Wesley's 1746 version, describe the awe and joy of Christ's return to his heavenly throne, his continued love for humanity, and his intercession for us. Monk's accessible melody and the rich harmonies of the SATB voicing make this hymn a powerful expression of faith and a fitting choice for Eastertide and other occasions celebrating Christ's divine glory.
