Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv’n, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heav’n. Alleluia!
There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia!
lift your heads, eternal gates. Alleluia!
He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia!
take the King of glory in. Alleluia!
Highest heav’n its Lord receives; Alleluia!
yet he loves the ones he leaves. Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne, Alleluia!
still he calls us all his own. Alleluia!
Still for us he intercedes; Alleluia!
his atoning death he pleads, Alleluia!
near himself prepares our place, Alleluia!
he the firstfruits of our race. Alleluia!