Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#157

157. O Blessed Day When First Was Poured

1 O blessed day when first was poured
The blood of our redeeming Lord!
O blessed day when Christ began
His saving work for sinful man!

2 While from His mother's bosom fed,
His precious blood He wills to shed;
A foretaste of His death He feels,
An earnest of His love reveals.

3 Scarce come to earth, His Father's will
With prompt obedience to fulfil,
A victim even now He lies
Before the day of sacrifice.

4 In love our guilt He undertakes;
Sinless, for sin atonement makes.
The great Lawgiver for our aid
Obedient to the Law is made.

5 Lord, circumcise our heart, we pray,
And take what is not Thine away.
Write Thine own name upon our hearts,
Thy Law within our inward parts.

6 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to Thee
Eternal praise and glory be,
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Ghost forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O blessed day when first was poured
• Title: O Blessed Day When First Was Poured
• Latin Title: Felix dies, quam proprio
• Author: S. Besnault, c. 1724
• Translator: J. Chandler, 1806-76
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Circumcision and Name of Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: ANGELUS
• Meter: L M
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Heilige Seelenlust, Breslau, 1657, adapt.