Author: John Ellerton (1826-93)
This is the day of light —
let there be light today!
Arise, O Christ, to end our night
and chase its gloom away.
2. This is the day of rest —
our inner strength renew;
on lives by many cares oppressed
send your refreshing dew.
3. This is the day of peace —
with peace our spirits fill;
command the winds of discord cease,
the waves of strife be still.
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.
5. This is the first of days —
come, with your living breath
and wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Victor over death!
Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:7, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25, Colossians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Ephesians 2:1-6, 2 Timothy 1:10, Psalms 110:3, Genesis 1:3-4, Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 33:28, 6:3, Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1, 2 Timothy 4:17, Hebrews 2:14, James 4:8, Revelation 1:18