Oh Happy Day
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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 of "Oh Happy Day" by the Edwin Hawkins Singers express the joy and gratitude one feels when their sins have been washed away by Jesus. The repetition of "oh happy day" emphasizes the immense happiness and relief that this brings. The phrase "He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, and live rejoicing every, everyday" suggests that not only has the singer's sins been forgiven, but they have also learned how to live their life in a way that brings them joy and fulfillment. Essentially, this song is a celebration of redemption and a call to live a life of gratitude and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
This day is full of joy and happiness.
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
This day is worth celebrating and being joyful.
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus cleansed and purified me.
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus made me clean and righteous.
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)
When Jesus forgave my sins and shortcomings.
He washed my sins away (oh happy day)
He removed all my sins and faults, giving me a clean slate.
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
This day fills me with joy because it signifies a new beginning.
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
He guided me on how to stay alert, stay strong and stay faithful.
And live rejoicing every, everyday
And be happy and grateful every single day of my life.
Oh happy day
Declarative statement of joy and happiness.
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
This day is worth repeating and rejoicing over and over again.
Oh happy day (oh happy day)
Declarative statement of joy and happiness.
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edwin Hawkins
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John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Revelation 21
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
1 Corinthians 6
18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Matthew 12
45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
Romans 8:6
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6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,
Luke 12:20
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20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’
1 Timothy 5:6
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6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
1 Corinthians 6
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
1 John 2:17
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17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Matthew 22:29
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29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
John 8:51
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51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
2 John 9
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9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
Titus 1:14
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14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
2 Peter 3:18
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18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Romans 12:2
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2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Hebrews 9:24
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24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
Colossians 2:10
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10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power,
Deuteronomy 6
14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you
2 Corinthians 11:14
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14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Jeremiah 7
18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke Me to anger.
1 Corinthians 10
20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
1 Timothy 2
5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Deuteronomy 8
19 And it shall be, if thou at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.
1 John 5
20 And we know that the Son of God is come and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal Life.
Acts 17
29 “For inasmuch, then, as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and of man’s devising.
Proverbs 14
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
1 John 4
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world.
2 John 1
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
John 8
12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
Mark 8
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it.
John 8
51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
John 17
3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
1 Timothy 2
5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Acts 4
12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”
James 1
21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
John 11
25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
John 6
68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life,
Psalm 119
30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.
Psalm 119
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
Romans 12
2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1 Corinthians 2
5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God.
1 Peter 5
8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
1 John 2
16 For all that is in the world — the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life — is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
James 1
21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
1 Corinthians 15
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
1 Thessalonians 5
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ
John 3
18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3
36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
Luke 6:5
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5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.”
Matthew 22
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
John 5:29
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29 and shall come forth — they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
John 8
12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:32
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32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 6
40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.”
Mark 13:13
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13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Revelation 14:12
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12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
John 8
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Mark 13
31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.
@Miguel21ification
I haven’t gone to church in 12 years. I haven’t prayed in many months, I have lost faith if I’m honest with my depression and loss of hope in things, but I’ve gotta say: this song makes me really happy when listening to it. Something about it just makes me dance and smile... makes me want to believe and praise again.
@kiralee169
Hang in there. Stay focused & keep the faith. You won't always feel this way. By the grace & power of God you will overcome it. You got this 🙏🙌
@enderrubio7849
God Bless You brother in Jesus,
@gregroyburton3008
I got to pray, for I truly believe the reason I'm still here is because of Prayer and it wasn't me
@yolandajames3974
Praise your way back to believing my brother
@victor7845
Brother thats because you know inside that Jesus is Lord. Just call out to him 😁.
@LavenderFieldsForever
No one sings like African American people!!! Gives me goosebumps every single time!!! 💜💜💜💜💜
@marwilliamson6996
Thank you so much. i was a member of a former Church years ago , i am a Gospel singer so the worship leader was White and i asked her to sing with them and she always reject me and make excuses, more like jealous. so i found a different Church and wow i sing with the Choir and growing my youtube channel. God bless you Maam
@AmeRo01
I’m an atheist but I absolutely adore & understand the love of singing
@woodywoodpecker2292
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽