This Is the Day of Light

This is the day of light, Let there be light today; O Day-spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away.

This is the day of rest: Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy fresh'ning dew.

This is the day of peace; Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still.

This is the day of pray'r, Let earth to heav'n draw near, Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there, Come down to meet us here.

This is the first of days: Send forth Thy quick'ning breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O vanquisher of death!