Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship ‎#230

230. This is the day of light

1 This is the day of light—
let there be light today!
Arise, O Christ, to end our night
and chase its gloom away.

2 This is the day of rest—
our inner strength renew;
on lives by many cares oppressed
send your freshening dew.

3 This is the day of peace—
with peace our spirits fill;
command the winds of discord cease,
the waves of strife be still.

4 This is the day of prayer—
let earth to heaven draw near!
Lift up our hearts to seek you there;
come down to meet us here.

5 This is the first of days—
come, with your living breath,
and wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Victor over death!

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day of light
• Author: John Ellerton 1826-93
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:1
  ;
  Hebrews 2:14
  ;
  James 4:8
  ;
  Revelation 1:18
• Topic: Approaching God: The Lord's Day
• Notes: Alternate tune: FESTAL SONG 391

Tune Information

• Name: PURE IN HEART
• Composer: Christopher Norton
• Meter: SM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1999 Christopher Norton / C N Publishing adm. by Song Solutions CopyCare