Once again a night has vanished

1 Once again a night has vanished,
And the rising sun so bright,
Through its radiance fair has banished
Gloom and darkness of the night.

2 We, Thy children, come ascending,
Loving Father, to Thy throne,
Thanks and praise to bring before Thee,
Thee the Father, Thee the Son.

3 In this night of dread and darkness
Thou hast cared with watchful eye;
Thou hast given joyful vision
Of the light that draweth nigh.

4 God, for Thy great love and mercy
Thy redeemed Thy praises bring;
Whom throughout the night just ended
Hast protected with Thy wing.

5 May we find this day as ever,
Lord, Thy kind and loving face.
Vice and sin, Oh may they never
Mar the joy of Thy rich grace!

6 Comfort, peace and joy be given
Through Thy Holy Spirit, Lord;
May our hearts by it be driven
In Thy ways with one accord.

7 When we seek Thee, let us find Thee;
May our pleading voice be blest;
In our midst Thy light be kindled;
May our souls find peaceful rest.

8 Let Thy word in life and Spirit
To our eyes and hearts be shown;
Light and truth give all who hear it
Who with joy Thy ways have gone.

9 Thy supporting spirit send us;
Thy sweet peace and love bestow;
Sanctify our heart and spirit,
And Thy Spirit’s impulse show.

10 Let Thy love our hearts inspire
That we love Thee fervently;
Let Thy cov’nant bind us nearer;
Lead our conflict valiantly.

11 Ev’ry day, O Lord, we pray Thee,
Let Thy blessing on us flow;
May our hearts with peace and gladness
Ever by Thy radiance glow.


Source: Zion's Harp: a collection of hymns and songs for the Apostolic Christian Church of America #48