Church Book ‎#518

518. Source of light and life divine

1 Source of light and life divine,
Thou didst cause the light to shine;
Thou didst bring Thy sunbeams forth
O’er Thy new-created earth.

2 Shade of night, and morning ray,
Took from Thee the name of day:
Now again the shades are nigh,
Listen to our mournful cry!

3 May we ne’er, by guilt deprest,
Lose the way to endless rest;
May no thoughts, corrupt and vain
Draw our souls to earth again.

4 Rather lift them to the skies,
Where our dear-bought treasure lies;
Help us in our daily strife,
Make us struggle into life.

5 Holy Father, holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three in One,
Praise and glory be to Thee
Now and for eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Source of light and life divine
• Latin Title: Lucis Creator optime
• Translator: John Chandler (1837, a.)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Evening
• Notes: Alternate tune: #236 or #473

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Arr. Rev. J. B. Dykes