The Hymnal ‎#389

389. The morning light is breaking

1 The morning light is breaking,
The darkness disappears;
The sons of earth are waking
To penitential tears;
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean
Brings tidings from afar
Of nations in commotion,
Prepared for Zion's war.

2 Blest river of salvation,
Pursue thy onward way;
Flow thou to every nation,
Nor in thy richness stay:
Stay not till all the lowly
Triumphant reach their home;
Stay not till all the holy
Proclaim, "The Lord is come."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The morning light is breaking
• Author: Rev. Samuel F. Smith (1832)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: Missions; Missions; Social Progress

Tune Information

• Name: WEBB
• Composer: George J. Webb (1837)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: B♭ Major