Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Christian Life; Creation; Praise; Sunday, the Lord's Day; Christian Life; Creation; Praise; Sunday, the Lord's Day; Christian Life; Creation; Praise; Sunday, the Lord's Day; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Font and Spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day th'eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With the gifts of living flame.
3 O that fervent love today
May in ev'ry heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God the source of life and light.
4 Father, who created me
Image of yourself to be,
May your grace be ever mine,
Fill me with your love divine.
5 Holy Word, all praises be!
You, from sin have set me free;
And, upon love's flame, arise
Unto you a sacrifice.
6 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts to shine in ev'ry heart;
Best of gifts, yourself bestow;
Dwell in me your love to know.
7 God, the blessed Three in One,
Father, Spirit, with the Son;
One in you with all above,
We send forth our hearts of love. Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: Breviary of the Diocese of Le Mans, 1748; Tr.: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
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