1. The first day of the week
His own, in sad despair,
Could not believe for very joy
The risen Lord was there.

2. Obedient to His word,
They shared what Jesus gave.
And, one in Him, in breaking bread
Knew what it cost to save.

3. Each day thro'out the week
As on the Lord's own day,
They walked in new-found liberty
His true and living way.

4. So on this joyful day
From needless burdens freed,
We keep the feast he made for us
To fit our inmost need.

5. How soon we forge again
The fetters of our past;
As long as Jesus lives in us
So long our freedoms last.

6. Today His people meet,
Today His word is sown;
Lord Jesus, show us how to use
This day we call Your own.