The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#346

346. 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 to-day,
Holy, holy, holy, singing,
Rapt awhile from earth away,
All my soul to Thee upspringing,
Have a foretaste inly given,
How they worship Thee in heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of light, enlighten me
• Title: Light of Light, Enlighten Me
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck (1715)
• Translator: Miss Catherine Winkworth
• Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Worship: Opening of Service; Morning

Tune Information

• Name: MEINHOLD
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, (1685-1750)
• Meter: 7 8, 7 8, 7 7.
• Key: G Major