Laudes Domini ‎#518

518. "O light of Zion"

1 Though now the nations sit beneath
The darkness of o'erspreading death,
God will arise, with light divine
On Zion's holy towers to shine.

2 That light shall shine on distant lands,
And wandering tribes, in joyful bands,
Shall come thy glory, Lord, to see,
And in thy courts to worship thee.

3 O light of Zion, now arise!
Let the glad morning bless our eyes!
Ye nations, catch the kindling ray,
And hail the splendor of the day.

Text Information

• First Line: Though now the nations sit beneath
• Title: "O light of Zion"
• Author: Leonard Bacon
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church of God; Church: Missions of; Church: Triumph of; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major