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Sunset to Sunrise Changes Now

Clement of Alexandria • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Verse 1

Sunset to sunrise changes now, for God doth make his world anew; on the Redeemer's thorn-crowned brow the wonders of that dawn we view.

Verse 2

E'en though the sun withholds its light, lo! a more heavenly lamp shines here, and from the cross on Calvary's height gleams of eternity appear.

Verse 3

Here in o'er-whelming final strife the Lord of life hath victory, and sin is slain, and death brings life, and earth inherits heaven's key.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 27:11-54

Reference 2

  • mark 15:1-47

Reference 3

  • luke 21:25-36

Reference 4

  • luke 23:1-49

Reference 5

  • ephesians 2:11-22

Reference 6

  • philippians 2:5-11
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