Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #514 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The first day of the week
his own, in sad despair,
could not believe for very joy
their risen Lord was there.
2 Obedient to his word,
they shared what Jesus gave,
and, one in him, in breaking bread
knew what it cost to save.
3 Each day throughout the week
as on the Lord's own day,
they walked in newfound liberty
his true and living way.
4 So on this joyful day
from needless burdens freed,
we keep the feast he made for us
to fit our inmost need.
5 How soon we forge again
the fetters of our past:
as long as Jesus lives to us,
so long our freedoms last.
6 Today his people meet;
today his word is sown;
Lord Jesus, show us how to use
the day we call your own. Scripture: Mark 2:27 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDYS
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