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1 This is the day of light:
Let there be light today;
O Dayspring, rise upon our night,
And chase its gloom away.
2 This is the day of prayer:
Let earth to heaven draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek thee there,
Come down to meet us here.
5 This is the first of days:
Send forth thy quickening breath,
And wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | This is the day of light |
| Author: | John Ellerton, 1826-93 |
| Meter: | S.M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1973 |
| Topic: | Approach to God: Morning |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ST. MICHAEL (OLD 134TH) |
| Meter: | S.M. |
| Key: | A♭ Major |
| Source: | Derived from the melody of Psalm 101 in French-Genevan Psalter 1551 |
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