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Text:Again the Lord of Life and Light
Author:Anna L Barbauld
Tune:ST AGNES
Composer:John B Dykes, 1823-1876

318. Again the Lord of Life and Light

1 Again the Lord of light and life
Awakes the kindling ray,
Dispels the darkness of the night,
And pours increasing day.

2 O what a night was that which wrapt
A guilty world in gloom!
O what a sun, which rose this day
Triumphant from the tomb!

3 This day be grateful homage paid,
And loud hosannas sung;
Let gladness dwell in every heart,
And praise on every tongue.

4 Ten thousand thousand lips shall join
To hail this happy morn,
Which scatters blessings from its wings
On nations yet unborn.

Text Information
First Line: Again the Lord of life and light
Title: Again the Lord of Life and Light
Author: Anna L Barbauld
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Lord's Day
Tune Information
Name: ST AGNES
Composer: John B Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: C M
Key: G Major or modal



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