On This Day (Dies Domini)

On this  day, the first of days,
God’s most holy name we praise. And who creation’s Lord
and Spring did the world from darkness bring.


Refrain:

   Dies Domini! Dies Domini!
   On the day of the Lord we rise and sing:
   Dies Domini! Jubilate! Praise and glory on this day!


1. On this day the eternal Christ over death his triumph shines.
   And on this day the Spirit came with the gifts of
   living flame.


Repeat Refrain


2. Loving God who did fashion us, image of yourself we trust.
   Come fill us with your love assured, and conform our
   will to yours.


Repeat Refrain


3. God, the Blessed three in one, may your holy will be done.
   Now one with all above, we sent forth our hearts of love.


Repeat Refrain


Descant:

   God, the Blessed three in one, may your holy will be done. all above, we Now one with sent forth our hearts of love.


Ending:

   Alleluia !