Author: Christian David, 1690-1751; Christian G. Barth, 1799-1862; Johann C. Nehring, 1671-1736; C. Daniel Crews; Roy Ledbetter; C. Daniel Crews Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #521 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3 First Line: Sun of righteousness, arise Lyrics: 1 Sun of righteousness, arise;
dawn upon our clouded skies;
shine within your church today
that the world may see and say,
"Have mercy, Lord."
2 Wake your sleeping church to live,
not afraid our all to give.
Let the mighty acts of God
spread through all the world abroad:
have mercy, Lord.
3 Heal division; love renew;
help us all to turn to you.
Mighty Shepherd, gather near
all your sheep oppressed by fear:
have mercy, Lord.
4 Open gates for souls to find
your true way with heart and mind.
Come with all your gentle might,
bringing light to darkest night:
have mercy, Lord.
5 Glory, praise, and royal might
to our God of endless light,
who is perfect, three in one,
and unites us in the Son:
have mercy, Lord. Topics: Nature of the Church; Courage; Christ Intercessor; Church Foundation and nature; Church Unity Languages: English Tune Title: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT
Sun of Righteousness