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Hymn: This is the day the first ripe sheaf (FL)

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

Lyics

This 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.