Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#14

14. Father, Who the Light This Day

1 Father, who the light this day
Out of darkness didst create,
Shine upon us now, we pray,
While within Thy courts we wait;
Wean us from the works of night,
Make us children of the light.

2 Savior, who this day didst break
From the bondage of the tomb,
Bid our slumb'ring souls awake,
And dispel their doubt and gloom;
Let us, from our bonds set free,
Rise from sin and live to Thee.

3 Blessed Spirit, Comforter,
Sent this day from Christ on high,
Lord, on us Thy gifts confer,
Cleanse, illumine, sanctify;
All Thine influence shed abroad;
Lead us to the truth of God.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, who the light this day
• Title: Father, Who the Light This Day
• Author: J. A. Elliot, d. 1941 ( alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: FRED TIL BOD (Hartmann)
• Composer: J. P. E. Hartmann, 1805-1900
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: F Major