First of the week and finest day
First of the week and finest day. David Mowbray* (1938- ).
Noting the dearth of contemporary hymns about Sunday, ‘the Lord’s Day’, and the changing or vanishing perception of its significance, the author wrote this for HFTC (1982) where it appeared for the first time in print (being accidentally switched at the last moment with ‘Sweet is the work, my God, my King’*, it was credited to Isaac Watts* in the first words-only edition). The opening lines reflect Genesis 1:1-5; other references include John 20:1 and parallels, Acts 2:1-4 and 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:2 and Revelation 1:10. Stanza 1 line 4 makes it most appropriate for Communion services. Suggested tunes are the author’s choice TRURO,...
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