1 

One day when heaven was filled with His praises,

   One day when sin was as black as could be,

Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin —

   Dwelt among men, my example is He!

 2 

One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain,

   One day they nailed Him to die on the tree;

Suffering anguish, despised and rejected;

   Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He.

 3 

One day they left Him alone in the garden,

   One day He rested, from suffering free;

Angels came down o'er His tomb to keep vigil;

   Hope of the hopeless, my Savior is He.

 4 

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,

   One day the stone rolled away from the door;

Then He arose, over death He had conquered;

   Now is ascended, my Lord evermore.

 5 

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming,

   One day the skies with His glory will shine;

Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing;

   Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine!