5. May Thy Gospel’s joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints. Thus may all our Sabbaths prove Till we join the Church above. John Newton, 1774. 126 7s 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. 2. On this day th’ eternal Son, Over death His triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With His gifts of living flame. 3. Oh, that fervent love to-day 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. 5. Holy Jesus, may I be Dead and buried here with Thee, And, by love inflamed, arise Unto Thee a sacrifice. _Die Parente Temporum_, 1748; H. W. Baker, tr., 1861. 127 L. M. 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. 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. 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. 4. O day of light and life and grace, From earthly toils sweet resting-place, Thy hallowed hours, best gift of love, Give we again to God above! W. W. How, 1854. 128 C. M. With joy we hail the sacred day Which we have called God’s own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at His throne. 2. Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! As here Thy servants throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer And pour the choral song. 3. Spirit of Grace, O deign to dwell Within Thy Church below; Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow. 4. Let peace within her walls be found; Let all her sons unite To spread with holy zeal around Her clear and shining light. 5. Great God, we hail the sacred day Which we have called Thine own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at Thy throne. H. Auber, 1833, a. 129 C. M.