This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made- Hymn with Lyrics

This is the day, this is the daythat the Lord has made,
that the Lord has made;
we will rejoice,
we will rejoice and be glad in it,
and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day,
this is the day that the Lord has made

Scripture; Genesis 1:5; Psalm 118; 

Matthew 28:1

The hymn "This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made" was written by Isaac Watts, one of the most prolific and influential hymn writers in Christian history. The hymn is a joyful celebration of God's creation and the blessings of each day, particularly as a day for worship and praise. Watts based the hymn on Psalm 118:24, which says, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Inspiration and Meaning of the Hymn

"This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made" reflects Watts's vision of worship as a time of rejoicing and personal engagement with God’s word. In this hymn, he takes the theme of Psalm 118, traditionally considered a psalm of thanksgiving and victory, and brings it into the Christian context. While the psalm originally referred to the day of victory and deliverance for Israel, Watts uses this message as an invitation to all worshipers to celebrate each day, and especially the Sabbath, as a time set aside for God's people to express their joy and gratitude.

Each stanza of the hymn praises the day as a time for God's people to:

• Rejoice in Creation and Redemption: The hymn opens with gratitude for God's work, both in creation and in acts of redemption.
• Celebrate God’s Presence: Watts encourages believers to see each day as a gift from God, meant for His praise.
• Approach Worship with Gladness: Reflecting the Sabbath as a day of joy, the hymn directs the worshiper to approach it with a heart full of gladness and thanks.