On this day, the first of days
H. W. Baker (1861) • English
Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5
Verse 1
On this day, the first of days, God the Father's name we praise; Who, creation’s Lord and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring.
Verse 2
On this day th'eternal Son Over death his triumph won. On this day the Spirit came With his gifts of living flame.
Verse 3
Father, Who did fashion me Image of thyself to be, Fill us with that love divine, And conform our wills to thine.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- genesis 1:1-5
Reference 2
- genesis 1:26-27
Reference 3
- genesis 2:2-3
Reference 4
- matthew 28:1-10
Reference 5
- mark 16:1-8
Reference 6
- luke 24:1-8
Reference 7
- john 20:1-18
Reference 8
- acts 2:1-4