27. Light Of Light

1 Light of Light, enlighten me,
Now anew the day is dawning;
Sun of grace the shadows flee,
Brighten Thou my Sunday morning;
With Thy joyous sunshine blest
Happy is my day of rest.

2 Fount of all our joy and peace,
To thy living waters lead me;
Thou from earth my soul release
And with grace and mercy feed me;
Bless Thy Word that it may prove
Rich in fruits of faith and love.

3 Kindle Thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from mine eyes,
That, from ev'ry error flying,
No strange fire may in me glow
That Thine altar doth not know.

4 Let me with my heart to-day,
Holy, Holy, Holy, singing,
Rapt a while from earth away
All my soul to Thee up-springing.
Have a foretaste inly giv'n
How they worship Thee in heav'n.

Text Information
First Line: Light of Light, enlighten me
Title: Light Of Light
Author: Benjamin Schmolk
Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1927
Topic: Opening Hymns
Notes: Translator: Catherine Winkworth
Tune Information
Name: [Light of Light, enlighten me]
Composer: Johann Gottfried Schicht
Meter: 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7.
Key: G Major



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