Light of Light, Enlighten Me

Verse 1

Light of light, enlighten me, now anew the day is dawning; sun of grace, the shadows flee; brighten thou my Sabbath morning; with thy joyous sunshine blest, happy is my day of rest.

Verse 2

Fount of all our joy and peace, to thy living waters lead me; thou from earth my soul release, and with grace and mercy feed me; bless thy Word, that it may prove rich in fruits that thou dost love.

Verse 3

Kindle thou the sacrifice, that upon my lips is lying; clear the shadows from mine eyes, that, from every error flying, no strange fire may in me glow that thine altar doth not know.

Verse 4

Let me with my heart today, "Holy, holy, holy" singing, rapt awhile from earth away, all my soul to thee up-springing, have a foretaste inly giv'n how they worship thee in heav'n.

Verse 5

Hence all care, all vanity, for the day to God is holy; come, thou glorious Majesty, deign to fill this temple lowly; naught today my soul shall move, simply resting in thy love.