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This Is The Day
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
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Fred Hammond's 'This is the Day' is an energetic gospel anthem that encourages believers to rejoice in the present moment, regardless of circumstances. The song opens with a call to clap and shout to the Lord, acknowledging His goodness and enduring mercy. It declares victory over depression, confusion, and sickness, affirming that God's people will not be held back. Hammond reflects on God's faithfulness through past trials and expresses gratitude for His favor. The chorus, based on Psalm 118:24, emphasizes choosing joy and praise because this is the day the Lord has made. The song blends traditional gospel enthusiasm with a contemporary feel, inspiring listeners to stand firm and give praise.
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Yeah
Just clap yo hands like this
Just clap your hands like this
Yeah let's wake up the church with this old school jam
Shout to the lord in here
You know that he's good and his mercy endureth forever and the people of God said
They said what
And the people of God said yeah
And the people of God said yeah
And the people of God said yeah
And the people of God said yeah
Now we serve notice to depression, confusion
All maner of evil and every sickness
You can in to bind but you cannot stay
Cuz the people of God we ani't havin' it
It's a good day, even though i cried last tuesday
And I was outter cash by friday
No matter what comes next, I'm gonna stand up
And give him the praise
Cuz this is the day
This is the day, this is the day
That the lord has made, that the lord has made
I will rejoice,I will rejoice
And be glad in it, glad in it
This is the day that the lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day
That the lord has made
This is the day, this is the day
That the lord has made, that the lord has made
I will rejoice, I will rejoice
And be glad in it, glad in it
This is the day
That the lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day
This is the day that the lord has made
This is the day
That the lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day
This is the day that the lord has made
That the lord has made
That the lord has made
That the lord has made
As I look back over all the years that I made it through
Can't imagine (ooh ooh) where i'd be now (ooh ooh) if it wasn't for you (wasn't for you)
Why your favor rests upon me I could never explain Your favor is just what I needed
Why your favor rests upon me I could never explain Your favor is just what I needed
Why your favor rests upon me I could never explain Your favor is just what I needed
But I'm so glad that I can say
I will rejoice
And the people of God said yeah