How heavy is the night

Verse 1

How heavy is the night That hangs upon our eyes, Till Christ with his reviving light Over our souls arise!

Verse 2

Our guilty spirits dread To meet the wrath of heaven; But, in his righteousness arrayed, We see our sins forgiven.

Verse 3

Unholy and impure Are all our thoughts and ways: His hands infected nature cure With sanctifying grace.

Verse 4

The powers of hell agree To hold our souls in vain; He sets the sons of bondage free, And breaks the cursed chain.

Verse 5

Lord, we adore thy ways To bring us near to God, Thy sovereign power, thy healing grace, And thine atoning blood.