Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
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:
Hymn Number: 621
Page Number: 373, 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 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 heav'nly rest
Which Jesus enter'd on, when he
Was made for ever blest.
This day the Christian Church began,
Form'd by his wondrous grace;
This day the saints in concord meet,
To join in prayer and praise.