THIS IS THE DAY OF LIGHT

"The seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God." Exodus 20:10

Words: John Ellerton, 1867.
Music: "Swabia," Johann Martin Spiess (circa 1715-1772); appeared in Davids Harpffen-Spiel, Heidelberg, Germany, 1745. Arranged by William Henry Havergal, 1847.

This is the day of light:
Let there be light today;
O Dayspring, 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 freshening 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 prayer:
Let earth to heaven draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there,
Come down to meet us here.