Christian Hymns ‎#172

172. Father, who the light this day

1 Father, who the light this day
Out of darkness didst create,
Shine upon us now, we pray,
While within Thy courts we wait.
Wean us from the works of night,
Make us children of the light.

2 Saviour, who this day didst break
From the bondage of the tomb,
Bid our slumbering souls awake,
And dispel their doubt and gloom;
Let us, from our bonds set free,
Rise from sin and live to Thee.

3 Blessed Spirit, Comforter,
Sent this day from Christ on high,
Lord, on us Thy gifts confer,
Cleanse, illumine, sanctify;
All Thine influence shed abroad;
Lead us to the truth of God.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, who the light this day
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Opening; Doubt and Fear; Light., prayed for
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Julia A. Elliott.

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE IN CHRIST
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman, 1812-87.
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.