O Happy Day
Elder Goldwire Mclendon Lyrics
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(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
When He washed
When He washed
(When Jesus washed)
My sins away, yeah
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
My sins away, yeah
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how, how to watch
How to fight and pray, fight and pray
And living rejoicing everyday
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When my Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
My sins away, yeah
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how to watch
Fight and pray, fight and pray
And living rejoicing every, everyday
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
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Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
My happy day
The song "Oh Happy Day" by Elder Goldwire McLendon is a gospel hymn that highlights the joy and relief of having one's sins washed away by Jesus Christ. The chorus repeats the phrase "oh happy day" over and over again, emphasizing the immense happiness that comes from being cleansed of one's sins. The verses focus on Jesus teaching the singer how to watch, fight, and pray, as well as how to rejoice every day. The song as a whole is a declaration of gratitude and joy for what Jesus has done for the singer and the promise of everlasting life.
The lyrics serve as a reminder of the importance of faith in Christ and the necessity of being spiritually and morally pure. The song's message is one of hope and comfort for those who may be struggling with their faith or carrying the burden of their past sins. The repetition of the "oh happy day" chorus reinforces the idea that true happiness can only come from having a relationship with Christ and the peace that comes from being forgiven.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, happy day
Expressing great joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
When Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
When He washed
When Jesus cleansed or purified the individual from wrongdoing
When Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
My sins away, yeah
Referring to being freed from a life of wrongdoing, guilt and shame
Oh, happy day
Continued expression of joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
When Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
Oh, when He washed
When Jesus cleansed or purified the individual from wrongdoing
When Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
My sins away, yeah
Referring to being freed from a life of wrongdoing, guilt and shame
Oh, happy day
Continued expression of joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
He taught me how, how to watch
Referring to being taught by Jesus to be vigilant and watchful of one's surroundings
How to fight and pray, fight and pray
Referring to being taught by Jesus to be prayerful and ready to contend with life's obstacles
And living rejoicing everyday
Celebrating life and its blessings each day
Oh, happy day
Continued expression of joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
When my Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
Oh, when he washed
When Jesus cleansed or purified the individual from wrongdoing
When Jesus washed
Referring to the act of Jesus cleansing or purifying the individual from wrongdoings
My sins away, yeah
Referring to being freed from a life of wrongdoing, guilt and shame
Oh, happy day
Continued expression of joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
He taught me how to watch
Referring to being taught by Jesus to be vigilant and watchful of one's surroundings
Fight and pray, fight and pray
Referring to being taught by Jesus to be prayerful and ready to contend with life's obstacles
And living rejoicing every, everyday
Celebrating life and its blessings each day
Oh, happy day
Continued expression of joy and happiness in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Reiterating the happiness and joy felt in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Emphasizing the state of being overjoyed in a particular day
Oh, happy day
Expressing a great and enduring happiness and joy in a particular day
Writer(s): Edwin Hawkins
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