Great Songs of the Church (Revised) ‎#28

28. Again the Lord of Light and Life

1 Again the Lord of light and life Awakes the kindling ray,
Unseals the eyelids of the morn, And pours increasing day.

2 O what a night was that which wrapt The heathen 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 ev'ry heart, And praise on ev'ry tongue.

4 Ten thousand diff'rent lips shall join To hail this welcome morn,
Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn.

Text Information

• First Line: Again the Lord of light and life
• Title: Again the Lord of Light and Life
• Author: Anna L. Barbauld (1772)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  1 John 1:5
• Topic: Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne (1762)
• Adapter: Ralph Harrison (1784)
• Key: G Major or modal