Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings,
time to remember and move on,
time to believe what love is bringing,
laying to rest the pain that's gone.
2 For by the life and death of Jesus,
love's mighty Spirit, now as then,
can make for us a world of difference
as faith and hope are born again.
3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring,
step from the past and leave behind
our disappointment, guilt and grieving,
seeking new paths, and sure to find.
4 Christ is alive, and goes before us
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new.
[Alternative text (v. 4) for Holy Communion:]
In faith we'll gather round the table
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in times and seasons; The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Anniversaries; Confirmation; Holy Communion; Hope; New Year; Ordination; Renewal Used With Tune: CANONMILLS
This is a day of new beginnings