About the Hymns

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

“Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” joyfully evokes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and is often sung during the Easter season. But it was actually written to commemorate another sacred event: the Ascension, when the resurrected Savior ascended to heaven after spending 40 days preparing His disciples to take His gospel to the world.

The author of this 18th-century text, Charles Wesley, is considered to be one of the greatest English hymn writers of all time. Wesley wrote hymns for many religious and personal occasions—more than 6,000 in all. He was a traveling preacher when he wrote this hymn to celebrate Ascension Day.

Hymns—For Home and Church pairs Wesley’s text with music composed in 1817 by Robert Williams, a basket maker from the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. Blind from birth, Williams was a talented musician who could write down a tune perfectly after hearing it only once.

Find lyrics, sheet music, and recordings for Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Scriptures

• Mark 16:19

• 1 Nephi 21:14–16

• Psalm 24:7–10

• Matthew 28:5–9

• 1 Nephi 11:32–33

• Doctrine and Covenants 20:23–24

• Luke 24:5–6

• 3 Nephi 11:14–15

• John 1:29

• 2 Nephi 9:10

• Mosiah 16:7–8

• 3 Nephi 18:39

Principles

• Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, who was slain for the sins of the world.

• The resurrected Jesus Christ retained the marks of His Crucifixion, which are evidence of His love for us.

• Because of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we all will be resurrected.

Questions to Ponder

• When has your knowledge of the Savior’s Resurrection brought hope to you?

• How has learning about the Resurrection increased your gratitude for Jesus Christ?

• How can your belief in the Resurrection prepare you to minister to others?

Related Gospel Study Guides

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• Resurrection

• Salvation