This is the psalm the High Priest quoted when
sacrificing the Lamb on the Day of Atonement.
It has therefore become the classic psalm for
Good Friday. This is why we call Good Friday
"good:" Because it is the Day the Lord hath made.
Circumstances were such that I ended up recording
this song on Good Friday, although the coincidence
was unintentional.


THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HATH MADE
Psalm 118 - Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.
Nun Danket All (CM), Johann Cruger, 1647

This is the day the Lord hath made;
The hours are all God's own;
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
And praise surround the throne.

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

Blest be the Lord, who comes in power
With messages of grace,
Who comes in this accepted hour
To save our sinful race.

Hosanna in the highest strains
The church on earth can raise!
The highest heavens in which God reigns
Shall now resound with praise.