This is the day of light;

1.

This is the day of light;

Let there be light today

O Day-spring rise upon our night,

And chase its gloom away.

2.

This is the day of rest:

Our failing strength renew;

On weary brain and troubled breast

Shed Thou Thy fresh’ning dew.

3.

This is the day of peace;

Thy peace our spirits fill;

Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease,

The waves of strife be still

4.

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.

5.

This is the first of days:

Send forth Thy quick’ning breath,

And wake dead souls to love and praise;

O vanquisher of death!