The choir was created by Headed by Musical Director Mark De-Lisser, for students wishing to take their individual vocal abilities and apply them chorally with like-minded students.
The choir shot to fame on the BBC singing competion "Last Choir Standing"
Oh Happy Day
ACM Gospel Choir Lyrics
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Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When my Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
Washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
He taught me how (oh, He taught me how)
To wash (to wash, to wash)
watch and pray (to watch and pray)
watch and pray
And he taught me how to live rejoicing
Yes, He did (and live rejoicing)
Oh yeah, every, every day (every, every day)
I'm sayin' Every day!
Oh happy day, yeah (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When my Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
My sins away (oh happy day)
Oh happy day
He taught me how (oh yeah, how)
To watch (to watch to watch)
To watch and pray
watch and pray
And he taught me how to live rejoycing
Every day.
Every day!
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
The song "Oh Happy Day" is a gospel hymn that celebrates the joy of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. The repetition of the phrase "oh happy day" throughout the song emphasizes the jubilant mood of the lyrics. The first verse speaks of the moment when Jesus washed away the singer's sins, a reference to the Christian concept of baptism and the cleansing of one's soul. The second verse continues the theme of redemption, with the repetition of the phrase "he washed my sins away" adding to the sense of release and gratitude.
The bridge of the song contains a call to action, with the singer exhorting themselves to "watch and pray" and to live every day with rejoicing. The final verse is a repetition of the chorus, with the repetition of "oh happy day" serving as a catharsis for the emotions surrounding the experience of salvation. Overall, "Oh Happy Day" is a song that expresses the joy and gratitude that come with accepting Jesus Christ as one's savior.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
This is a joyful expression of happiness, as the singer sings about a special day that brings them joy.
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
This line is speaking about when Jesus cleansed the singer's sins and made them pure in the sight of God.
When my Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
The singer is emphasizing the personal nature of this cleansing, as they refer to Jesus as 'my Jesus.'
Washed my sins away (oh happy day)
The singer is rejoicing in the fact that their sins have been completely removed, and they are now free from the burden of guilt and shame.
He taught me how (oh, He taught me how)
This line speaks to Jesus being a teacher - not just of regular life skills, but of spiritual ones.
To wash (to wash, to wash)
Through Jesus, the singer has learned how to be cleansed of their sins and become holy.
watch and pray (to watch and pray)
Jesus taught the singer the importance of being vigilant and alert - not only in their prayers but in their daily lives.
He taught me how to live rejoicing
Jesus has not only taught the singer how to be cleansed and vigilant but how to find joy in all aspects of their lives.
Oh yeah, every, every day (every, every day)
The singer is emphasizing the fact that the message of Jesus brings them joy each and every day.
Singing about that happy day (oh happy day)
The singer is rejoicing and expressing happiness about the day when Jesus washed away their sins.
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.