The New English Hymnal ‎#399

399. Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart

1 Light of the lonely pilgrim’s heart,
The star of the coming day,
Arise, and with thy morning beams
Chase all our griefs away.

2 Bid the whole earth, responsive now
To that bright world above,
Break forth in rapturous strains of joy
To celebrate thy love.

3 Thine was the cross, with all its fruits
Of grace and peace divine;
And thine the crown of glory now,
The palm of victory thine.

4 See how thy fair creation groans,
The sky, the earth, the sea,
In unison with all our hearts,
And calls aloud for thee.

5 Come, blessèd Lord, let every shore
And answering island sing
The praises of thy royal name,
And own thee as their king.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart
• Author: Edward Denny, 1796-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Transfiguration: August 6th

Tune Information

• Name: ROCHESTER
• Composer: C. Hylton Stewart, 1884-1932
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major