ELHB Hymn 126
On this day, the first of days
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126. On this day, the first of days
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1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father's name we praise,
Who, creation's fount and spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
God the Father's name we praise,
Who, creation's fount and spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day th'eternal Son
Over death His triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With His gifts of living flame.
Over death His triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With His gifts of living flame.
3 Oh, that fervent love today
May in every heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God, the source of life and light!
May in every heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God, the source of life and light!
4 Father, who didst fashion me
Image of Thyself to be,
Fill me with Thy love divine,
Let my every thought be Thine.
Image of Thyself to be,
Fill me with Thy love divine,
Let my every thought be Thine.
Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #126