At the dawning of salvation

Verse 1

At the dawning of salvation; in the morning of the world, Christ is raised, a living banner by the love of God unfurled, Through the daylight, through the darkness, Christ leads on his great array: all the saints and all the sinners he has gathered on his way.

Verse 2

He is risen in the morning, he is risen from the dead; he is laughter after sadness, he is light when night has fled. He has suffered, he has triumphed, life is his alone to give: as he gave it once he gives it evermore, that we may live.

Verse 3

For the glory of salvation in the dawn of Easter day we will praise you, loving Father; we rejoice to sing and pray with the Son and with the Spirit Lead us on, your great array, saints and siners celebrating your triumphant love today.