Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #440 (1917) Lyrics: 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. Topics: Times and Seasons The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: LUFFENHAM
This day the light of heavenly birth