Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#662

662. On This Day, the First of Days

1 On this day, the first of days,
God our Maker's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Lord and Sspring
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 every 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: 1986
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:2-3
  ;
  Genesis 1:26-27
  ;
  Genesis 2:2-3
  ;
  Luke 24:1-8
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
• Topic: Easter Season; Trinity Sunday; Commitment; Creation; Freedom; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Grace; Light; Morning; New Year; Petition; Praise; Sacrifice; Sunday
• Source: La Mans Breviary. 1748

Tune Information

• Name: LÜBECK
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: C Major
• Source: Freylinghausen's Gesangbuch, 1704