Melodies of Love ‎#39

39. Upon the First Day of the Week

1 Upon the first day of the week,
Our Savior came forth from the grave,
He died, was buried, then arose,
To reign, to trriumph, and to save!

Refrain:
Though others may forsake the Lord,
yet, we are here Thy truth to seek;
Thy holy presence comforts us,
Upon the first day of the week.

2 Upon the first day of the week,
Disciples met to break the bread,
And drink the cup in memory
Of Him whose blood for us was shed! [Refrain]

3 Upon the first day of the week,
Let each of us lay by in store,
As blessed and prospered by the Lord,
The King of kings whom we adore! [Refrain]

4 Upon this day "beloved" John,
Saw Christ, and heard His trumpet voice;
We, too, in spirit worship Him,
With pray'r and song our hearts rejoice! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Upon the first day of the week
• Title: Upon the First Day of the Week
• Author: J. H. Childress
• Refrain First Line: Though others may forsake the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:9
  ;
  Acts 20:7
  ;
  1 Corinthians 16:2
  ;
  Hebrews 10:25
  ;
  Revelation 1:10
• Copyright: © 1921, by Gospel Advocate Pub. Co.; B. M. Taylor, owner
• Notes: Slow

Tune Information

• Name: [Upon the first day of the week]
• Composer: B. M. Taylor
• Key: B♭ Major