Gott Sei Dank
On this day, the first of days
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The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)
Metric Index
77. 77 
Modality
C Major 
15-Pitch Humming Index
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Adapter and harmonizer
William Henry Havergal [1793-1870 (alt.)] 
Language
English 
Original Language
Latin 
Publication Date
1985 
Source
Latin
Geistriches Gesangbuch [1704 (melody)] 
Translator
Henry Williams Baker [1821-1877 (alt.)] 
Last Five Uses
• Used on Jun 29, 2014 10:00 as the Entrance Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on May 18, 2014 10:00 as the Post Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Aug 09, 2009 10:00 as the Entrance Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Jul 29, 2007 10:00 as the Entrance Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA 
Poem Words (Six verses)
1.
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.
2.
On this day the eternal Son
over death his triumph won;
on this day the Spirit came
with his gifts of living flame.
3.
Maker, who didst fashion me
image of thyself to be,
fill me with thy love divine,
let my every thought be thine.
4.
Holy Jesus, may I be
dead and buried here with thee;
and, by love inflamed, arise
unto thee a sacrifice.
5.
Thou who dost all gifts impart,
shine, blest Spirit, in my heart;
best of gifts, thyself bestow;
make me burn thy love to know.
6.
God, the blessèd Three in One,
dwell within my heart alone;
thou dost give thyself to me,
may I give myself to thee.
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