Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Hail the day that sees him rise ravished from our wishful eyes
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise is a hymn text by Charles Wesley; alt. Thomas Cotterill (1739) in 7.7.7.7 with alleluias meter. Found in CW21 474, CW93 175, ELH 388, elw 392. Sung to LLANFAIR.
An Ascension hymn celebrating Christ's triumphant return to the Father. The alleluias after each line give it a processional character appropriate for Ascension Day worship.
History & Background
Written by Charles Wesley in 1739 for Ascension Day. The tune LLANFAIR was composed by Robert Williams (c.1781-1821) in 1817.
Hymnal Appearances
- Christian Worship: Hymnal — 474
- Christian Worship — 175
- Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary — 388
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 392
- Gather 4th Edition — 584
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 158
- Lutheran Service Book — 493
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 213
Bulletin Note
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise — Charles Wesley, 1739
Preaching Connection
Acts 1:9-11 — the Ascension; Christ's departure and the promise of his return.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Ascension joy → Heavenly exaltation → Gate-opening triumph → Priestly blessing. Movement from Christ's rising through cosmic acclamation to His intercessory office.
Themes
Ascension Wesley Alleluia Christ's Reign