The Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
HAIL THE DAY THAT SEES HIM RISE
[1]
Hail the day that sees him rise,
Hallelujah!
to his throne above the skies;
Hallelujah!
Christ, awhile to mortals given,
Hallelujah!
reascends his native heaven.
Hallelujah!
[2]
There for him high triumph waits;
lift your heads, eternal gates!
Wide unfold the radiant scene;
take the King of glory in!
[3]
Heaven now its Lord receives,
yet he loves the earth he leaves;
though returning to his throne,
still he calls mankind his own.
[4]
See! He lifts his hands above;
See! He shows the prints of love;
Hark! His gracious lips bestow
blessings on his church below.
[5]
Still for us he intercedes,
his prevailing death he pleads;
near himself prepares our place,
he the first-fruits of our race.
[6]
There we shall with thee remain,
partners of thine endless reign;
there thy face unclouded see,
find our heaven of heavens in thee.
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