Moravian Book of Worship ‎#521

521. Sun of Righteousness

1 Sun of righteousness, arise;
dawn upon our clouded skies;
shine within your church today
that the world may see and say,
"Have mercy, Lord."

2 Wake your sleeping church to live,
not afraid our all to give.
Let the mighty acts of God
spread through all the world abroad:
have mercy, Lord.

3 Heal division; love renew;
help us all to turn to you.
Mighty Shepherd, gather near
all your sheep oppressed by fear:
have mercy, Lord.

4 Open gates for souls to find
your true way with heart and mind.
Come with all your gentle might,
bringing light to darkest night:
have mercy, Lord.

5 Glory, praise, and royal might
to our God of endless light,
who is perfect, three in one,
and unites us in the Son:
have mercy, Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Sun of righteousness, arise
• Title: Sun of Righteousness
• Author (st. 1): Christian David, 1690-1751
• Author (st. 2, 4): Christian G. Barth, 1799-1862
• Author (st. 3, 5): Johann C. Nehring, 1671-1736
• Translator: C. Daniel Crews (1977)
• Translator: Roy Ledbetter (1977)
• Alterer: C. Daniel Crews (1994)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3
• Topic: Nature of the Church; Courage; Christ: Intercessor; Church: Foundation and nature; Church: Unity

Tune Information

• Name: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Bohemian Brethren, Kirchengesang (1566)
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 by Concordia Publishing House