Hymn 23 From Jerusalem School Room Hymn Book

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 Negus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day
Happy day, happy day, when Negus washed my sins away.

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.

’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.

Now rest, my long divided heart,
Fixed on this blissful center, rest.
Here have I found a nobler part;
Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast.

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