The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#40

40. 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 slumbering 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
• Author: Julia Anne Elliott (1835)
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Beginning of Service; Worship in General: Beginning of Service; Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: [Father, who the light this day]
• Composer: J. P. E. Hartmann (1852)
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Key: G Major