
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #315 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 This is the day of light:
Let there be light today;
O Dayspring, rise upon our night,
And chase its gloom away.
2 This is the day of rest:
Our failing strength renew;
On weary brain and troubled breast
Shed Thou Thy freshening dew.
3 This is the day of peace:
Thy peace our spirits fill;
Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease,
The waves of strife be still.
4 This is the day of prayer:
Let earth to heaven draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there,
Come down to meet us here.
5 This is the first of days;
Send forth Thy quickening breath,
And wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death!
AMEN. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINICA
This Is the Day of Light