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.
This day the Lord, for sinners slain, In might victorious rose again: Saviour, may we all raisèd be From spiritual death, to life in Thee.
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.
O day of light, and life, and grace! From earthly toils—sweet resting-place! Thy hallowed hours, blest gift of love, Give we again to God above!
All praise to God the Father be, All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee, Whom with the Spirit we adore For ever, and for evermore.
William Walsham How, 1823-97