47. On this day, the first of days
Four 7's
Lubeck:
Johann A. Freylinghausen, 1704
Latin;
Tr. Henry W. Baker, 1861
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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.
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On this day the Eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With his gifts of living flame.
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O that fervent love today
May in every heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God, the Source of life and light.
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Father, who didst fashion me
Image of thyself to be,
Fill me with thy love divine,
Let my every thought be thine.
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Holy Jesus, may I be
Dead and buried here with thee;
And, by love inflamed, arise
Unto thee a sacrifice.
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Thou, who dost all gifts impart,
Shine, blest Spirit, in my heart;
Best of gifts thyself bestow;
Make me burn thy love to know.
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God, the blessed Three in One,
Dwell within my heart alone;
Thou dost give thyself to me,
May I give myself to thee.
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