Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#440

440. 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: This day the light of heavenly birth
• Author: William Walsham How (1854. a)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: The Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: LUFFENHAM
• Composer: Georg F. Macfarren (1872)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major