This Is the Day of Light

Verse 1

This is the day of light— let there be light today! Arise, O Christ, to end our night and chase its gloom away.

Verse 2

This is the day of rest— our inner strength renew; on lives by many cares oppressed send your freshening dew.

Verse 3

This is the day of peace— with peace our spirits fill; command the winds of discord cease, the waves of strife be still.

Verse 4

This is the day of prayer— let earth to heaven draw near! Lift up our hearts to seek you there; come down to meet us here.

Verse 5

This is the first of days— come, with your living breath, and wake dead souls to love and praise, O Victor over death!