THIS IS THE DAY (Fijian)

Tune Information

Title: THIS IS THE DAY (Fijian)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 11231 12334 3223
Key: F Major
Source: Fijian traditional melody
Copyright: © 1967, 1980 Scripture in Song (admin. by Maranatha! Music)

Notes

THIS IS THE DAY is presumably a folk tune from Fiji, arranged by Les Garret for use with stanza 1. Antiphonal performance between two parts of the congregation works well. Rather than give verbal instructions, a song leader can direct simply by signaling to each group when they are to sing. For example, for stanza 1,

(group 1)
This is the day,
that the Lord has made,
we will rejoice,
and be glad in it

(group 2)
This is the day,
that the Lord has made,
we will rejoice,
and be glad in it

(both)
This is the day that the Lord has made,
we will rejoice and be glad in it;

(1)
this is the day,

(2)
this is the day

(both)
that the Lord has made.

When a song leader sings the first part as a solo, the congregation can follow from memory, without having open songbooks. Use a light organ registration or preferably folk instruments such as guitar and/or tambourine. The syncopations give the tune rhythmic interest and unity. Take care not to rush the tempo.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook

Timeline

Arrangements

Organ Solo

  • Organ Praise and Worship: Contemporary Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Ron Sprunger
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2001) pp. 18
  • Preludes for Saints and Sinners
    Composer/Editor Alex Wyton
    Published By: Agape (1973) pp. 18

Piano Solo

  • Sacred Favorites: Piano Solos Book One
    Composer/Editor Kenon D. Renfrow
    Published By: SoundForth (2010) pp. 3
  • Glory, Honor and Praise: Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (2000) pp. 70
  • Songs for the Soul - Music that Ministers: 11 Worship Medleys for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jim Hammerly
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 22
  • Still . . . Thinking On These Things: For Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jay Rouse
    Published By: PraiseGathering Music (2000) pp. 52
  • Lord, Be Glorified Piano Solo Keepsake Edition: Featuring Classics from Volumes 1, 2 & 3
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1998) pp. 174
  • Piano Praise & Worship Volume #2: Preludes, Offertories, and Postludes Creative Piano Settings by Fred Bock
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1997) pp. 2
  • Bock's Best Volume V: 50 Outstanding Piano Arrangements of Hymns and Gospel Songs
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1996) pp. 80
  • Soliloquy: Thinking on These Things
    Composer/Editor Jay Rouse
    Published By: For the Love of the Lamb Music (1993) pp. 5
  • Composer/Editor John F. Wilson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1992) pp. 49
  • Lord, Be Glorified Volume 1: The Music of Praise and Worship
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1990) pp. 14
  • Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1988) pp. 18
  • Dino - We Shall Behold Him: Dino Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Dino Kartsonakis
    Published By: Lexicon Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 14

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Gospel Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1984) pp. 46

Piano Duet+: Piano and Keyboard Duet

  • Keyboard Worship: 11 Favorite Songs of Praise and Worship for Paino and/or Synthesizer
    Composer/Editor Joe Van Gilder
    Published By: Marantha Music Inc. (1992) pp. 4

Instances

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Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #547

Sing Joyfully #84

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #891

Praises We Sing (2nd ed.) #25

African American Heritage Hymnal #108

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #759

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #676

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #305

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Santo, Santo, Santo #379

Sing and Rejoice! #118

This Far By Faith #262

Text

Total Praise #105

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #219

Complete Mission Praise #691

Sing 'N' Praise Hymnal Vol. 2 #94

Singing the Faith #152

The Covenant Hymnal #841

Worship and Rejoice #652

تسابيح المحبة #705

Chalice Hymnal #286

The Worshiping Church #801

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TTT-Himnaro Cigneta #615

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #359

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #571

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #194

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #277

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #S.28

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #194

Psalms for All Seasons #118K

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Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #241

Rejoice Hymns #622

Songs for Life #3

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #42

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The Book of Praise #78

The Celebration Hymnal #209

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #590

The New Century Hymnal #84

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The United Methodist Hymnal #657

Voices United #412

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With Heart and Voice #48

Worship the Lord #9

Include 2 pre-1979 instances
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