American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#4

4. 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 Sunday morning;
With Thy joyous sunshine blest,
Happy is my day of rest.

2 Fount of all my 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 of faith and love.

3 Kindle Thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from mine eyes,
That, from ev'ry 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,
Wrapt 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;
Nothing else my soul shall move,
Simply resting in Thy love.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of light, enlighten me
• Title: Light Of Light, Enlighten Me
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolk (1714)
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Opening of Worship

Tune Information

• Name: BRANDENBURG
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1653)
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 7 7
• Key: C Major