Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, c. 530-c. 609; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947; Maurice F. Bell, 1861-1947; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936; George G. S. Gillett, 1873-1948; George G. S. Gillett Hymnal: One in Faith #470 (2015) Meter: 7.9.7.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: One in Faith First Line: Rise from the grave now, O Lord Refrain First Line: Hail thee, festival day! Lyrics: Easter -
Refrain:
Hail thee, festival day!
Blest day to be hallowed forever,
Day when our Lord was raised,
Breaking the kingdom of death.
1 Rise from the grave now, O Lord,
The author of life and creation.
Treading the pathway of death,
New life you gave to us all. [Refrain]
2 All the fair beauty of earth
From death of the winter arising!
Ev'ry good gift of the year
Now with its master returns. [Refrain]
3 God the Almighty, the Lord,
The ruler of earth and the heavens,
Guard us from all harm without;
Cleanse us from evil within. [Refrain]
4 Jesus, the health of the world,
Enlighten our minds, great Redeemer,
Son of the Father supreme,
Only-begotten of God. [Refrain]
5 Spirit of life and of pow'r,
Now flow in us, fount of our being,
Light that enlightens us all,
Life that in all may abide. [Refrain]
6 Praise to the giver of good!
O lover and author of concord,
Pour out your balm on our days;
Order our ways in your peace. [Refrain]
Ascension --
Refrain:
Hail thee, festival day!
Blest day to be hallowed forever,
Day when our risen Lord
Rose in the heavens to reign.
1 Christ in his triumph ascends,
Who vanquished the devil's dominion.
Fair is the woodland with leaves;
Bright are the meadows with flow'rs. [Refrain]
2 He who was nailed to the cross
Is ruler and Lord of all people.
All things created on earth
Sing to the glory of God. [Refrain]
3 God the Almighty, the Lord,
The ruler of earth and the heavens,
Guard us from all harm without;
Cleanse us from evil within. [Refrain]
4 Jesus, the health of the world,
Enlighten our minds, great Redeemer,
Son of the Father supreme,
Only begotten of God. [Refrain]
5 Spirit of life and of pow'r,
Now flow in us, fount of our being,
Light that enlightens us all,
Life that in all may abide. [Refrain]
6 Praise to the giver of good!
O lover and author of concord,
Pour out your balm on our days;
Order our ways in your peace. [Refrain]
Pentecost -
Refrain:
Hail thee, festival day!
Blest day to be hallowed forever,
Day when the Spirit's breath
Blew o'er the face of the earth.
1 Bright, and in likeness of fire,
On those who await your appearing,
You whom the Lord had foretold,
Suddenly, swiftly descend. [Refrain]
2 Forth from the Father you come
With sevenfold mystical dowry,
Pouring on all human souls
Infinite riches of God. [Refrain]
3 God the Almighty, the Lord,
The ruler of earth and the heavens,
Guard us from all harm without;
Cleanse us from evil within. [Refrain]
4 Jesus, the health of the world,
Enlighten our minds, great Redeemer,
Son of the Father supreme,
Only begotten of God. [Refrain]
5 Spirit of life and of pow'r,
Now flow in us, fount of our being,
Light that enlightens us all,
Life that in all may abide. [Refrain]
6 Praise to the giver of good!
O lover and author of concord,
Pour out your balm on our days;
Order our ways in your peace. [Refrain] Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES
Hail Thee, Festival Day