Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: This is the day the first ripe sheaf
Topic: Christ/Resurrection
Writer: Unknown Unknown
Composer: Thomas Haweis
Meter: CM
Tune: Chesterfield
Hymn Number: 65
Page Number: 029, 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 forever blest.
This day the Church of Christ began,
Form'd by His wondrous grace;
This day the saints in concord meet,
To join in pray'r and praise.