The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#13

13. Again the Lord of life and light

1 Again the Lord of life and light
Awakes the kindling ray,
Dispels the darkness of the night,
And pours increasing day.

2 O what a night was that which wrapt
A guilty world in gloom!
O what a sun which rose this day
Triumphant from the tomb!

3 The powers of darkness leagued in vain
To bind our Lord in death;
He shook their kingdom, when He fell,
By his expiring breath.

4 And now His conquering chariot wheels
Ascend the lofty skies;
Broken beneath his powerful cross,
Death's iron scepter lies.

5 This day be grateful homage paid,
And loud hosannas sung;
Let gladness dwell in every heart,
And praise on every tongue.

6 Ten thousand thousand voices join
To hail this happy morn,
Which scatters blessings from its wings
On nations yet unborn.

Text Information

• First Line: Again the Lord of life and light
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CORONATION
• Composer: Oliver Holden
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal