O very God of very God

Verse 1

O very God of very God, And very Light of light Whose feet this earth’s dark valley trod, So as to make it bright:

Verse 2

Our hopes are weak, our fears our strong, Thick blindess blinds our eyes, Cold is the night, and oh, we long For you, our Sun, to rise:

Verse 3

And even now, though dull and grey, The east is bright’ning fast, And kindling to the perfect day, Which never shall be past.

Verse 4

O guide us till our paths are done And we have reached the shore, Where you, our everlasting Sun, Are shining evermore!

Verse 5

We wait in faith and turn to face Where the bright daylight springs, Till you will come, our gloom to chase, With healing in your wings.

Verse 6

To God the Father, power and might Be yours for all our days, And he who is the Light of light, And Holy Ghost, we praise.