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:Lord Jesus, may we raised beFrom death of sin to life in Thee.This day the Holy Spirit cameWith fiery tongues of cloven flame:O Spirit, fill our hearts this dayWith grace to hear and grace to pray.O day of light, and life, and grace!From earthly toils sweet restingplace!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 adoreFor ever and for evermore.
• Go, Labor On Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889