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Hail the day that sees him rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hail the day that sees him rise by Anonymous — 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
This anthem celebrates Christ's Ascension, a moment of triumph as he returns to his heavenly home. The text vividly portrays the scene, urging the "eternal gates" to open and welcome the "King of Glory." It emphasizes his victory over death, hell, and sin, and his enduring love for humanity even as he ascends to his throne. The music is set for SATB choir and expresses the joy and reverence of this pivotal event in Christian theology. This powerful hymn text, originally by Charles Wesley, offers a profound reflection on Christ's divine majesty and his continued intercession for his church.
