Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#45

45. Light of light, enlighten me

1 Light of light, enlighten me,
Now anew the day is dawning;
Sun of grace, the shadows flee,
Brighten Thou my Sabbath 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 that Thou dost love.

3 Kindle Thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from mine eyes,
That, from every 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 given,
How they worship Thee in heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of light, enlighten me
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolk (1715)
• Meter: 7s, 8s, 7s,
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Lord's Day: Day of Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ZUVERSICHT
• Composer: John Crüger
• Meter: 7s, 8s, 7s,
• Notes: Public Domain.