This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
1 word changed · 4 stanzas only in Christ in Song #286
Verse 1
This is the day the Lord has made;
he calls the hours his own.
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.
Verse 1
This is the day the Lord hath made;
he calls the hours his own.
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
and praise surround the throne.
Verse 2
This is the day when Christ arose So glorious from the dead; This is the day of prayers and praise, Let songs of triumph spread.
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Verse 3
Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son! Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from thy throne.
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Verse 4
Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes, in God his Father's name, To save our sinful race.
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Verse 5
Hosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can raise; The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler praise.
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