105. Day is breaking, night is ended

Day is breaking, night is ended,
And the day of rest ascended
Upon church and countryside.
Like the day in brightness growing,
Grace from God is richer flowing;
Heaven’s portals open wide.

O what joy this day is bringing,
When the chiming bells are ringing,
Calling man to prayer and praise!
All the angel host rejoices
And with gladsome, mellow voices
Thanks the Lord for light and grace.

Sin and death with fear and sorrow
And the burden of tomorrow
Shall not weigh my heart with care.
Unto all in tribulation
Doth the Lord of our salvation
On this day His peace declare.

Be it hushed in solemn stillness,
Must I weep in grief or illness,
Or confess my guilt and shame,
It is blessed to be weeping
When the hungry heart is reaping
Grace and peace in Jesus’ name.

O Thou Fount of grace unbounded,
Who our wisdom hath confounded,
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Whom but faith can comprehend!
In Thy love my soul reposes;
Heaven’s portal never closes
Till before Thy throne we stand.

Text Information
First Line: Day is breaking, night is ended
Author: Kaspar Johannes Boye, 1791-1853
Translator: J. C. Aaberg (1945)
Meter: 8,8,7,8,8,7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1945
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