Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: This is the day the first ripe sheaf
Topic: Public Worship/The Lord's Day
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune: Peterboro
Hymn Number: 480
Page Number: 176, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThis is the day the first ripe sheaf
Before the Lord was waved,
And Christ, first fruits of them that slept,
Was from the dead received.
He rose for them for whom he died,
That, like to him, they may.
Rise when he comes, in glory great,
That ne'er shall fade away.
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 heavenly rest
Which Jesus entered on, when he
Was made forever blest.
This day the Christian Church began,
Formed by his wondrous grace;
This day the saints in concord meet,
To join in prayer and praise.