In the Advent Light

Verse 1

In the Advent light, O Savior, I am living day by day; Waiting, working, watching ever, Knowing Thou art on Thy way.

Verse 2

Separated unto Jesus, Loosed from all the world beside; Blinded by the Advent glory, Hour by hour would I abide.

Verse 3

So from glory unto glory, Gladdened by the Advent ray; All the path is growing brighter, Shining unto perfect day.

Verse 4

In the Advent light to witness To a dark and dying world; This the holy ordination— May His banner be unfurled.

Verse 5

In the Advent light rejoicing! Songs of praise along the road Seem to make the journey shorter, Mounting upward to our God!

Verse 6

He is coming! He is coming! Pass the heavenly watchword on! Go ye forth to meet the Bridegroom Hail! to God’s anointed Son!

Verse 7

See the Advent glory breaking! Faith will soon be lost in sight; Face to face I shall behold Him— Bathed in His eternal light!