49. This is the Day the Lord Hath Made

Verse 1

This is the day the Lord hath made,

He calls the hours his own;

Let heav’n rejoice, let earth be glad,

And praise surround the throne.

 

Verse 2

Today he rose and left the dead,

And Satan’s empire fell;

Today the saints his triumphs spread,

And all his wonders tell.

 

Verse 3

Hosanna to th’anointed King,

To David’s holy Son!

Help us, O Lord; descend and bring

Salvation from thy throne.

Verse 4

Blest be the Lord who comes to men

With messages of grace;

Who comes in God his Father’s name

To save our sinful race.

 

Verse 5

Hosanna in the highest strains

The church on earth can raise!

The highest heav’ns, in which he reigns,

Shall give him nobler praise.

Author: Isaac Watts