Verse 1
Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia!
To His throne above the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia!
Verse 2
There the glorious triumph waits:
Lift your heads, eternal gates;
Wide unfold the radiant scene;
Take the King of Glory in.
Verse 3
Him though highest heaven receives,
Still He loves the earth He leaves;
Though returning to His throne,
Still He calls mankind His own.
Verse 4
See, He lifts His hands above;
See, He shows the prints of love;
Hark! His gracious lips bestow
Blessings on His Church below.
Verse 5
Still for us His death He pleads;
Prevalent He intercedes;
Near Himself prepares our place,
Harbinger of human race.
Verse 6
Lord, though parted from our sight
High above yon azure height,
Grant our hearts may thither rise,
Following Thee beyond the skies.