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The Day Star Hath Risen

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19

Verse 1

The Day-Star hath risen, the night clouds have flown; No longer in sadness I wander alone; Its beams in the valley reflected I see; The Day-Star hath risen—it shineth for me.

Chorus

It shineth for me, shineth for me; The Day-Star hath risen, It shineth for me.

Verse 2

The Day-Star hath risen, in beauty sublime, To cheer and illumine each far distant clime; The regions in darkness its beauty shall see; The Day-Star hath risen—it shineth for me.

Chorus

It shineth for me, shineth for me; The Day-Star hath risen, It shineth for me.

Verse 3

The Day-Star hath risen, it shineth for all; O’er paths that are lonely its brightness will fall; O blessèd Redeemer, all honor to Thee, Thou Day-Star of glory that shinest for me!

Chorus

It shineth for me, shineth for me; The Day-Star hath risen, It shineth for me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-peter 1:19