Hail the Day
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team Lyrics
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Through the skies to worlds unknown
Glorious there He ever reigns
Object of all heaven's praise
Hallelujah, hallelujah
The King of Love is on His throne
Hallelujah, hallelujah
See Him lift His hands above
See the scars of His great love
He has conquered death and sin
Saving all who hope in Him
Hallelujah, hallelujah
The King of Love is on His throne
Hallelujah, hallelujah
His grace will lead us safely home
Hallelujah we are redeemed
Hallelujah Jesus is King
Hallelujah we are redeemed
Hallelujah Jesus is King
Though He dwells beyond the stars
His redeemed are on His heart
Even now He intercedes
Jesus cares for all our needs
Hallelujah, hallelujah
The King of Love is on His throne
Hallelujah, hallelujah
His grace will lead us safely home
The song "Hail the Day" by Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team is a powerful proclamation of the triumph of Christ over death and sin. The lyrics rejoice in Christ's resurrection and ascension to heaven, where he reigns as the object of all heaven's praise. The first verse speaks of Christ's ascent through the skies to worlds unknown, where he now reigns as king. The chorus rejoices in this truth, declaring "hallelujah" that the "King of Love" is on his throne and his grace will lead us safely home.
The second verse refers to Christ's wounds, which are a symbol of his great love for humanity. He has conquered death and sin, and through his victory, all who hope in him are saved. The chorus repeats with even greater fervor, as the singers revel in the good news of Christ's victory over sin and death. The final verse reminds us that despite his position beyond the stars, Christ cares for his people and intercedes on their behalf.
This song is a powerful expression of Christian faith, declaring the hope and joy that comes from Christ's triumph over sin and death. It reminds us that no matter our circumstances, we can trust in the love and grace of God to bring us safely home.
Line by Line Meaning
Hail the day that Christ arose
Let us celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Through the skies to worlds unknown
He went beyond the visible world to an unknown realm
Glorious there He ever reigns
Jesus is gloriously reigning in heaven
Object of all heaven's praise
He is the one who is praised by all of heaven
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Let us rejoice and praise God
The King of Love is on His throne
Jesus, the King of Love, is ruling and reigning from His throne in heaven
His grace will lead us safely home
Through His grace, we will be led to our eternal home in heaven
See Him lift His hands above
Watch as He raises His hands up high
See the scars of His great love
Look at the scars on His body, which show how much He loves us
He has conquered death and sin
He defeated death and sin by His resurrection
Saving all who hope in Him
Everyone who believes and trusts in Him will be saved
Hallelujah we are redeemed
Let us rejoice because we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ
Hallelujah Jesus is King
Praise Jesus, the King of all
Though He dwells beyond the stars
Even though He lives beyond the stars and galaxies
His redeemed are on His heart
He always keeps us, the redeemed, close to His heart
Even now He intercedes
He is currently interceding and praying for us
Jesus cares for all our needs
He loves and cares for us, and provides for all our needs
Writer(s): steve cook, vikki cook
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.