Worship (4th ed.) ‎#825

825. 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 Lord and spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.

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

3 Word-made-flesh, all praises be!
You from sin have set us free;
And with you we die and rise
Unto God in sacrifice.

4 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts of love to ev'ry heart;
Give us light and grace, we pray;
Fill our hearts this holy day.

5 God, the blessed Three in One,
May your holy will be done;
In your word our souls are free,
As we praise the Trinity.

Text Information

• First Line: On this day, the first of days
• Title: On This Day, the First of Days
• Latin Title: Die parente temporum
• Translator: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Sunday
• Source: La Mans Breviary. 1748

Tune Information

• Name: LÜBECK
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Geistreiches Gesangbuch, 1704, Johann Freylinghausen