Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#292a

292a. 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 wrapped
A sinful world in gloom!
O what a Sun that broke, this day,
Triumphant from the tomb!

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

4 Ten thousand, thousand lips shall join
To hail this welcome morn.
Which scatters blessings from its wings
To nations yet unborn.

Text Information

• First Line: Again the Lord of life and light
• Author: Anna Laetitia Barbauld (1772)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Sunday Morning

Tune Information

• Name: AVON (Martyrdom)
• Composer: Hugh Wilson (ca. 1824)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A Major