O Happy Day



 
 
 
O happy day, that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

Refrain:
Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day
Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away.

O happy bond, that seals my vows,
To Him who merits all my love!
Let cheerful anthems fill His house,
White to that sacred shrine I move.

Refrain

It's done:  the great transaction's done!
I am the Lord's and He is mine'
He drew me and I followed on;
Charmed to confess the voice divine.

Refrain

Now rest, my long divided heart,
Fixed on this blissful center rest.
Here have I found a nobler part;
Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast.

Refrain

High heaven, that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear,
Till in life's latest hour I bow
And bless in death a bond so dear.

Refrain
Words: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), published posthumously in 1755; refrain from Wes-leyan Sacred Harp, 1854. Prince Albert of Britain requested this hymn be sung at his children’s confirmation.

Music: Anonymous; refrain attributed to Edward Francis Rimbault, 1854.


 

 
Thank you, Wathalie, for the beautiful hymn your requested.  It is a beautiful song full of meaningful messages.  I hope everyone enjoys this song as much as I have.  God bless you, Wathalie.  Want to request a hymn?  E-mail us with your request.

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