This day, at Thy creating word

Verse 1

This day at thy creating word first o'er the earth the light was poured: O Lord, this day upon us shine and fill our souls with light divine.

Verse 2

This day the Lord for sinners slain in might victorious rose again: O Jesus, may we raised be from death of sin to life in thee!

Verse 3

This day the Holy Spirit came with fiery tongues of cloven flame: O Spirit, fill our hearts this day with grace to hear and grace to pray.

Verse 4

O day of light and life and grace, from earthly toil sweet resting place, thy hallowed hours, blest gift of love, give we again to God above.

Verse 5

All praise to God the Father be, all praise, eternal Son, to thee, whom, with the Spirit, we adore forever and forevermore.