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Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-06-23). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 37 kB Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Oval-note edition.

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-06-23). Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 37 kB Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).

Title: Barnstable
First line: Hail the day that saw him rise
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Charles Wesley

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

Published: 1785

Description: Words by Charles Wesley, 1739, as originally published. In modern hymnals, words have been revised considerably.

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Original text and translations may be found at Hail the day that sees Him rise.

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+'''First line:''' Hail the day that saw him rise<br>
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 ==Original text and translations==
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+{{LinkText|Hail the day that sees Him rise}}
-Hail the day that saw Him rise
-Ravished from our wishful eyes;
-Christ awhile to mortals given
-Re-ascends His native heaven.
-There the pompous triumph waits,
-Lift your heads, eternal gates.
-Wide unfold the radiant scene,
-Take the king of glory in!}}
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