O happy day, that fixed my choice

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			L.M.Ref.

1	O happy day, that fixed my choice
	On Thee, my Savior and my God!
	Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
	And tell its raptures all abroad.

		Happy day, happy day, 
		When Jesus washed my sins away!
		He teaches me how to watch and pray, 
		And live rejoicing every day,
		Happy day, happy day, 
		When Jesus washed my sins away.

2	O happy bond, that seals my vows
	To Him Who merits all my love!
	Let cheerful anthems fill His house,
	While to that sacred shrine I move.

3	’Tis done: the great transaction’s done!
	I am the Lord’s and He is mine;
	He drew me, and I followed on;
	Charmed to confess the voice divine.

4	Now rest, my long divided heart,
	Fixed on this blissful center, rest.
	No ever from  Thy Lord depart;
	With Him of every good possessed.

5	High heaven, that heard the solemn vow,
	That vow renewed shall daily hear,
	Till in life’s latest hour I bow
	And bless in death a bond so dear.

						P. Doddridge