The first day of the week

This the day Him to remember:
rising from the grave to live.
This the day for all to praise Him
to the Saviour worship give.
Heavenly day, holy day,
I will sing this holy day.

Day to strengthen pilgrims’ progress
on their journey heaven-bound.
Day whose hours are full of blessing
if His fellowship we’ve found.
Heavenly day, holy day.
holy way to heavenly day!

Day that lasts on into glory
after earthly days are done.
Day to sing th’unending anthem
that we’ll sing when we have come
there with Him, free from sin:
today and always this I sing!

based on (much a free translation of)‘Hwn yw’r dydd’ by Watkin Hezekiah Williams (Watcyn Wyn) 1844-1905)

Dangers in the dark

What dangers when confusion reigns,
and argument concerning what
is good and right, rebellious claims
that hurt some in the disputes caught.
So is there fundamental truth
to guide us all – in age and youth?

The one who came, and all his ways
were perfect, kind, creating sight,
the Son of God the dead could raise,
but also was the Truth and Light,
for he who made the stars from nought
the wisdom that we all need taught.

He made mankind – now so rebellious.
He has not left us without guidance,
and also offers grace, forgiveness,
– and then we love His laws so righteous!
His Light shows dangers well concealed,
safe pathways, boundaries are revealed.

Tune: 88 88 88 eg ‘Solid Rock’ by William Bradbury (Tune of ‘My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness’