The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#669

669. This is the day of light

1 This is the day of light:
Let there be light today;
O Dayspring, rise upon our night,
And chase its gloom away.

2 This is the day of rest:
Our failing strength renew;
On weary brain and troubled breast
Shed thou thy freshening dew.

3 This is the day of peace:
Thy peace our spirits fill;
Bid thou the blasts of discord cease,
The waves of strife be still.

4 This is the day of prayer:
Let earth and Heaven draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek thee there,
Come down to meet us here.

5 This is the first of days:
Send forth thy quickening breath,
And wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death!

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day of light
• Author: John Ellerton (1826-93)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Means of grace: Family worship - Morning

Tune Information

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