Church Book ‎#34

34. This day the light, of heavenly birth

1 This day the light, of heavenly birth,
First streamed upon the new-born earth:
O Lord, this day upon us shine,
And fill our souls with light divine.

2 This day the Saviour left the grave,
And rose, omnipotent to save:
O Jesus, may we raiséd be
From death of sin to life in Thee.

3 This day the Holy Spirit came,
With fiery tongues of cloven flame:
O Spirit, fill our hearts this day
With grace to hear, and grace to pray.

4 O day of Light, and Life, and Grace!
From earthly toils sweet resting-place
thy hallowed hours, best gift of love,
We give again to God above.

Text Information

• First Line: This day the light, of heavenly birth
• Author: William Walsham How (1855, a.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: The Lord's Day; Easter Sunday; Trinity Sunday; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #79 or #248

Tune Information

• Name: JAM LUCIS ORTO SIDERE
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.