Laudes Domini ‎#151

151. The light of the Lord

1 Now, when the dusky shades of night retreating
Before the sun's red banner swiftly flee;
Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting,
O Lord, we lift our thankful hearts to thee:--

2 To thee, whose word, the fount of light unsealing,
When hill and dale in thickest darkness lay,
Awoke bright rays across the dim earth stealing,
And bade the eve and morn complete the day.

3 Look from the height of heaven, and send to cheer us
Thy light and truth, to guide us onward still;
Still let thy mercy, as of old, be near us,
And lead us safely to thy holy hill.

4 So, when that morn of endless light is waking,
And shades of evil from its splendors flee,
Safe may we rise, the earth's dark vale forsaking,
Through all the long bright day to dwell with thee.

5 Be this by thee, O God thrice holy, granted,
O Father, Son, and Spirit, ever blest;
Whose glory by the heaven and earth is chanted,
Whose name by men and angels is confest.

Text Information

• First Line: Now, when the dusky shades of night retreating
• Title: The light of the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Morning; Praise: To God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DAWN
• Meter: 11s, 10s
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.