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Hail the day that sees him rise II
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hail the day that sees him rise II 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 II
This anonymous hymn setting of Hail the day that sees him rise is arranged for SATB choir. The English text celebrates Christ's Ascension, drawing from Charles Wesley's well-known 1746 version. The lyrics describe Christ's return to heaven, his triumphant reception by eternal gates and angel powers, and his continued love and intercession for humankind. The music is designed to convey the grandeur and joy of this sacred event, making it a suitable choice for liturgical settings or concerts commemorating the Ascension.
