Oh Happy Day
Dorothy Combs Morrison Lyrics


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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 to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And live rejoicing every, everyday

Oh happy day

He taught me how

Oh happy day (oh happy day)




Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Oh happy day (oh happy day)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorothy Morrison's song "Oh Happy Day" are full of joy and exultation. The recurring verse "When Jesus washed, He washed my sins away, oh happy day" speaks to the transformative power of faith and redemption. Jesus is portrayed as a figure who can cleanse the soul of all its impurities, leaving a sense of overwhelming happiness and freedom. The repetition of "oh happy day" reinforces the idea that salvation is a joyful state, one that brings happiness and contentment.


The second verse speaks to the ways in which faith can guide and shape a person's life. The line "He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray" suggests that Jesus provides a moral compass, teaching his followers how to navigate life's challenges, both internal and external. The final line of the verse, "And live rejoicing every, everyday," suggests that a life of faith is one that is filled with positivity, with the recognition that every day is a new opportunity to be grateful for one's blessings.


Overall, "Oh Happy Day" is a celebratory song that highlights the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. It speaks to the joy of being saved and the ways in which faith can guide us through life's twists and turns.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh happy day
Expressing overwhelming joy and happiness


When Jesus washed
Referring to the cleansing of sins through Jesus' sacrifice


He washed my sins away
Acknowledging that one's sins have been forgiven by Jesus


He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
Thanking Jesus for teaching how to be vigilant, defend oneself, and communicate with God


And live rejoicing every, everyday
Being happy and grateful for life every single day




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edwin Hawkins

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@JesusLovesYou-pd4ek

That song wow! How powerful the Holy Spirit is. Amen and Amen.

@annmarie1758

Dorothy Combs Morrison is the best singer alive today.

@Captivated2

Love this version! Nothing unites people like TRUE FAITH in JESUS!

@shirle7343

“There won’t be no one there , to put me out! “ Hallelujah

@rievans57

Rumor has it this song began as a hymn written in 1755 by a minister.

@gloriajleese8353

WONDERFUL REALITY "Praise The LORD GOD Yeshua/Jesus Amen "

@AraCod

Thank you.

@freetodream8945

Wow. Just wow. Thank you for posting this masterpiece. #OhHappyDay🙌🏽

@virginia1008

What show is this. Man what a beautiful song.aretha Franklin has been named as best vocalist in pills such as rolling stone but many other singers such as Morrison just as good. What a gem of a performance.

@Nomad-vv1gk

Virginia 1008 - If yo even dreamed that, you should wake up and slap yourself. There is only one "Queen", Aretha, all others are pretenders to the throne.

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