This Is the Day of Light

 

VERSE 1

This is the day of light:

Let there be light today;

O Dayspring, rise upon our night

And chase its gloom away.

 

VERSE 2

This is the day of rest:

Our failing strength renew;

On weary brain and troubled breast

Shed Thou Thy freshening dew.

 

VERSE 3

This is the day of peace:

Thy peace our spirits fill;

Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease,

The waves of strife be still.

 

VERSE 4

This is the day of prayer:

Let earth to heaven draw near;

Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there,

Come down to meet us here.

 

VERSE 5

This is the first of days;

Send forth Thy quick’ning breath,

And wake dead souls to love and praise,

O Vanquisher of death!

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