Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1834
Compiler: A Campbell/ W Scott/ B W Stone/ J T Johnson
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: This is the day the first ripe sheaf
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Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: Psalm 28
Page Number: 038, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThis is the day the first ripe sheaf
Before the Lord was wav'd,
And Christ, first fruits of them that slept,
Was from the dead receiv'd.
He rose for them for whom he died,
That, like to him, they may
Rise when he comes, in glory great,
That never shall decay.
This is the day the Spirit came
With us on earth to stay-
A comforter, to fill our hearts
With joys that ne'er decay.
His comforts are the earnest sure
Of that same heav'nly rest
Which Jesus enter'd on, when he
Was made forever blest.
This day the Christian church began,
Form'd by his wond'rous grace;
This day the saints in concord meet,
To join in prayer and praise.
T' increase their faith, their hope, and love,
His death they do show forth,
His resurrection to record,
To glory in his worth.
This joyful day let us observe;
Redemption work is done;
The Jewish Sabbaths are no more,
The earthly rest is gone.
T' the heav'nly rest let's follow him,
Whose death has pav'd the way,
And with the whole creation groan
For the redemption day.