
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16553 Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: O welcome, happy day Lyrics:
1 O welcome, happy day,
When Jesus rose again;
He took the sting of death away
And opened Heav’n to men.
2 Each little girl and boy
The story sweet can tell,
About the strange and holy joy
On Easter Day that fell.
3 There was a rock-hewn grave
In Joseph’s garden-ground,
Where Christ’s dear body buried lay,
With soldiers watching round.
4 But ere the dawn was risen
Upon that Easter morn,
The King of Life had burst His pris’n
And put His foes to scorn.
5 And ere the sun was high
On that third happy day,
An angel bright flew from the sky
And rolled the stone away.
6 The holy women brought
Their spices rich and rare;
The grave was oped, the Lord they sought
No longer rested there.
7 O what a wondrous sight;
The soldiers all were gone,
And lo, behold an angel bright
Was sitting on the stone.
8 "Fear not," he gently said,
"Ye seek your Lord again,
But He is ris’n, and left His bed;
Come, see where He has lain."
Languages: English Tune Title: ALKMAAR
O Welcome, Happy Day