Oh Happy Day
Edwin Hawkins & Evelyn Turrentine-Agee 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 song "Oh Happy Day" by Edwin Hawkins is a gospel sensation that has been enjoyed by many for decades. The song is a joyful celebration of the day that Jesus died for our sins and washed them away. The repetition of the phrase "oh happy day" throughout the song emphasizes the joy and happiness that comes with being free from the burden of sin.


The line "He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray, and live rejoicing every, everyday" highlights the Christian principles of staying vigilant, fighting temptation, and praying for strength to overcome challenges in life. The message of the song is that through faith in Jesus, one can live a joyful and fruitful life, regardless of their circumstances.


The simple yet powerful lyrics of "Oh Happy Day" have become a staple in gospel music and have been covered by many artists over the years, including Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. The song's popularity led to the formation of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, who went on to win a Grammy Award in 1970 for Best Soul Gospel Performance for the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh happy day (oh happy day)
A joyous occasion to celebrate


Oh happy day (oh happy day)
A truly elated state of being


When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
After Jesus cleansed me of my sins


When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
After He made me pure


When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When He made me whole again


He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
I felt relief and happiness when all my sins were forgiven


Oh happy day (oh happy day)
A day filled with immense joy


He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
He showed me how to be vigilant, brave and prayerful


And live rejoicing every, everyday
And to experience pure happiness each and every day of my life


Oh happy day
A truly wondrous and uplifting day


Oh happy day (oh happy day)
An event that brings immense pleasure and satisfaction


Oh happy day (oh happy day)
A time of absolute bliss and joy




Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Edwin Hawkins

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@MarcellaSpencer-eb4on

This is a Masterpiece, Brilliant Idea getting all the Greatest Legends together and they sound Great

@ladynfsoffice

A Gospel Music Legend..thank you Dr. Edwin Reuben Hawkins for your Influence in my own life...forever loved and will be missed! R.I.P. ♪♫♥

@riceski

What a great song that makes me forget whatever else it is I am doing and sing along. Thank you Jesus and Thank you Mr. Hawkins - part of the tapestry of my life.

@EdwardWilliams-ih3zv

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@gearldinecole6491

I am glad to be in God stand and he sending me his blessing every day we can't do anything without hi m in our life he do wash our sends away and bring peace love and joy everyday of our life's without him we want make it in this sinful world thank you lord for blessing me and my family.

@pattalley9550

I love the song and the Hawkins family. The Hawkins' have truly blessed us with ministry of God's love and power.

@gearldinecole6491

I love serving my lord and savor he's my all Randall without we would be lost he's our way maker a d lord of every living thing on this world we are his saints

@stevehalverson790

Forgot all about this song until I watched the Disney movie Secretariat. Good movie.

@sergefredmordin8774

les meilleurs the best many thanks

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