This is the day the first ripe sheaf

Before the Lord was waved,

And Christ, first-fruits of them that slept,

Was from the dead received.

2 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.

3 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.

4 His comforts are the earnest sure

Of that same heavenly rest

Which Jesus entered on, when he

Was made for ever blest.

5 This day the Christian Church began,

Formed by his wondrous grace;

This day the saints in concord meet,

To join in prayer and praise.