Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#42

42. This day the light, of heavenly birth

1 This day the light, of heavenly birth,
First streamed upon the new-born earth:
O Lord, this day upon us shine,
And fill our souls with light divine.

2 This day the Saviour left the grave,
And rose, omnipotent to save:
O Jesus, may we raisèd be
From death of sin to life in Thee.

3 This day the Holy Spirit came,
With fiery tongues of cloven flame:
O Spirit, fill our hearts this day
With grace to hear, and grace to pray.

4 O day of Light, and Life, and Grace!
From earthly toils sweet resting-place!
Thy hallowed hours, best gift of love,
We give again to God above.

Text Information

• First Line: This day the light, of heavenly birth
• Author: William W. How (1855)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Lord's Day: Blessings of; Lord's Day: Teachings of

Tune Information

• Name: MIGDOL
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.