Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#380

380. This is the day of light

1 This is the day of light —
let there be light today!
Arise, O Christ, to end our night
and chase its gloom away.

2 This is the day of rest —
our inner strength renew;
on lives by many cares oppressed
send your freshening dew.

3 This is the day of peace —
with peace our spirits fill;
bid all 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 you there;
come down to meet us here.

5 This is the first of days:
come with your living breath
and wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Victor over death!

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day of light
• Author: J. Ellerton (1826-1893)
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:3
• Topic: God's Church: The Lord's Day; Easter: The Resurrection of Christ; Easter 1: The Upper Room; Pentecost 5: The New Law

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINICA
• Composer: H. S. Oakeley (1830-1903)
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
• Key: A♭ Major