Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#468

468. On This Day, the First of Days

1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Font and Spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.

2 On this day th'eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With the gifts of living flame.

3 O that fervent love today
May in ev'ry heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God the source of life and light.

4 Father, who created me
Image of yourself to be,
May your grace be ever mine,
Fill me with your love divine.

5 Holy Word, all praises be!
You, from sin have set me free;
And, upon love's flame, arise
Unto you a sacrifice.

6 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts to shine in ev'ry heart;
Best of gifts, yourself bestow;
Dwell in me your love to know.

7 God, the blessed Three in One,
Father, Spirit, with the Son;
One in you with all above,
We send forth our hearts of love.

Text Information

• First Line: On this day, the first of days
• Title: On This Day, the First of Days
• Translator: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:2-3
  ;
  Genesis 1:26-27
• Topic: Christian Life; Creation; Praise; Sunday, the Lord's Day; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites: Entrance Song
• Source: Breviary of the Diocese of Le Mans, 1748; Tr.: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861

Tune Information

• Name: LÜBECK
• Adapter: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Freylinghausen's Geistreiches Gesangbuch, 1704