Oh Happy Day
Gospel Choir of Lousiana & Roslyn O. Smith Lyrics
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You have rescued me
Sing it out, Jesus is alive
The empty cross, the empty grave
Life eternal, You have won the day
Shout it all, Jesus is alive
He's alive
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed
When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours, Jesus You are mine
Endless joy and perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
Jesus!
The song "Oh Happy Day" is a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first verse declares that Easter Sunday was the greatest day in history because death was defeated and the singer's soul was rescued. The chorus repeats the phrase "happy day" as the singer reflects on how their sin has been washed away and their life has been forever changed by the Resurrection. The second verse describes the hope of being free from pain and standing face to face with Jesus Christ in eternal joy and perfect peace. The final chorus acknowledges the glorious name of Jesus.
The song's message is one of hope and victory over sin and death. The lyrics emphasize the significance of the Resurrection in Christian faith and how it brings new life and salvation to the believer. The uplifting melody and repetitive chorus invite the listener to join in the celebration of Jesus' triumph over death.
Line by Line Meaning
The greatest day in history, death is beaten
This is the most significant day in history as death has been defeated.
You have rescued me
I am saved because of Your unconditional love and grace.
Sing it out, Jesus is alive
Let us proclaim it loudly that Jesus has risen from the dead.
The empty cross, the empty grave
The cross and grave are empty, signifying Your resurrection and victory over death.
Life eternal, You have won the day
You have won over the world and saved us by giving us eternal life.
Shout it all, Jesus is alive
Loudly shout and celebrate as Jesus is alive.
He's alive
Jesus is alive, and that's the truth we live by.
Oh happy day, happy day
Today is a joyous day filled with happiness.
You washed my sin away
You have cleansed me from my sins and set me free.
I'll never be the same
I am a new creation in You and will never be the same again.
Forever I am changed
My transformation in You is eternal; I am forever changed.
When I stand, in that place
When I am before You in heaven.
Free at last, meeting face to face
Finally free and meeting You face to face without any barrier or hindrance.
I am Yours, Jesus You are mine
I belong to You, and You belong to me; I am fully Yours, and You are fully mine.
Endless joy and perfect peace
I will experience never-ending joy and peace beyond understanding while in Your presence.
Earthly pain finally will cease
All earthly pain will come to an end, and I will have eternal rest in You.
Celebrate Jesus is alive
Let's rejoice and celebrate as Jesus is alive!
Oh what a glorious day
This is a day filled with great splendor and magnificence.
What a glorious way
The way You saved me is beyond words and is simply glorious.
That You have saved me
You rescued and saved me from death and eternal damnation.
Oh what a glorious day
Today is indeed a glorious day!
What a glorious name
Your name is magnificent, and it fills me with awe.
Jesus!
Your name is Jesus, and You are my Savior, my Lord, and my King!
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