SENTENCES & RESPONSES
SDAH 681
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.
Text
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.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Ps 118:24
Author
Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Year Published
1719
Hymn Tune
TWENTY-FOURTH
Metrical Number
C.M.
Composer
Attr. to Lucius Chapin (1760-1842)
Alternate setting
SDAH 406
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
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