Oh Happy Day
The Harmonizing Four Lyrics
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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)
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)
The lyrics to The Harmonizing Four's "Oh Happy Day" celebrate the cleansing power of Jesus Christ. The repetition of "oh happy day" emphasizes the joy and relief that come from having one's sins washed away by Jesus. The opening lines proclaim the happiness that comes from receiving this forgiveness: "Oh happy day, when Jesus washed, He washed my sins away."
The next verse speaks to the transformative power of Jesus' teachings. The singer declares that Jesus taught him how to "watch, fight and pray" and to live in rejoicing every day. This could be interpreted as a call to live life fully and with purpose through staying vigilant, standing up for what is right, and connecting with God through prayer. Overall, these verses convey a sense of gratitude and elation for the salvation that comes from faith in Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
The singer is filled with joy and gratitude, expressing their happiness with repetition
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
Refers to the biblical story of Jesus washing away sins, implying a transformative experience
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
Personalizes the previous line, expressing the singer's sense of relief and joy
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
Describes how Jesus instructed the artist and helped them cultivate discipline and faith
And live rejoicing every, everyday
Summarizes the artist's current state, they find joy in every day thanks to Jesus' teachings and gift of salvation
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Written by: Edwin Hawkins
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