Joy to the World ‎#182

182. Light Breaking

1 The morning light is breaking;
The darkness disappears;
The sons of earth are waking
To penitential tears:
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean
Brings tidings from afar
Of nations in commotion,
Prepared for Zion's war.

2 Blest river of salvation,
Pursue thy onward way;
Flow thou to every nation,
Nor in thy richness stay:
Stay not till all the lowly
Triumphant reach their home;
Stay not till all the holy
Proclaim, "The Lord is come!"

Text Information

• First Line: The morning light is breaking
• Title: Light Breaking
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY HYMN
• Meter: 7s & 6s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.