Trinity Hymnal ‎#333

333. Light of light, enlighten me

1 Light of light, enlighten me,
Now anew the day is dawning;
Sun of grace, the shadows flee;
Brighten thou my Sabbath morning;
With thy joyous sunshine blest,
Happy is my day of rest.

2 Fount of all our joy and peace,
To thy living waters lead me;
Thou from earth my soul release,
And with grace and mercy feed me;
Bless thy Word, that it may prove
Rich in fruits that thou dost love.

3 Kindle thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from mine eyes,
That, from every error flying,
No strange fire may in me glow
That thine altar doth not know.

4 Let me with my heart today,
Holy, Holy, Holy, singing,
Rapt awhile from earth away,
All my soul to thee up-springing,
Have a foretaste inly giv'n
How they worship thee in heav'n.

5 Hence all care, all vanity,
For the day to God is holy;
Come, thou glorious Majesty,
Deign to fill this temple lowly;
Naught today my soul shall move,
Simply resting in thy love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of light, enlighten me
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck (1714)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:9
• Topic: Christ: The Light; The Church: The Lord's Day Morning; Peace and Joy; Sacrifice; Supplication: General

Tune Information

• Name: HINCHMAN
• Composer: Uzziah C. Burnap (1869)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Key: F Major