The Best of Days

1This is the day the Lord has made, He calls the hours his own; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne.

2This is the day when Christ arose So glorious from the dead; This is the day of prayers and praise, Let songs of triumph spread.

3Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son! Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from thy throne.

4Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes, in God his Father's name, To save our sinful race.

5Hosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can raise; The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler praise.