Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#251

251. This is the day of light

1 This is the day of light;
Let there be light to-day;
A Dayspring, rise upon our night,
And chase its gloom away.

2 This is the day of rest;
Our failing strength renew;
On weary brain and tro bled breast
Shed Thou Thy freshening 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 prayer;
Let earth and heaven 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 quickening breath,
And wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death.

Text Information

• First Line: This is the day of light
• Author: J. Ellerton, 1826-1893
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Physician; The Church and the Kingdom of God: The Lord's Day; Sabbath (the Christian): Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: CARLISLE
• Composer: C. Lockhart, 1745-1815
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: E Major