48. Lord, Again the Sun Is Risen

1. Lord, again the sun is risen
And a night has fled away;
From night’s grave as from a prison,
All things, freed, now greet the day.

2. We, Thy children, songs now raise Thee,
Father, to Thy shining throne;
In deep gratitude we praise Thee,
Holy Father, Only Son.

3. Lord, Thy father-eye was keeping
Faithful watch all through the night;
And anew, we, after sleeping,
Gladly view Thy glorious light.

4. Lord, for all Thy goodness duly,
We, Thy children, praise thee now,
Thou, Thyself, didst mercifully
As our true Protector show.

5. Let us, Lord, anew discover
In this day Thy friendly face;
Till we, when the day is over,
May rejoice in Thy bright grace.

6. Give us peace and joy abiding
In the Holy Ghost, O Lord,
That our hearts He may be guiding
In the ways of thy dear Word.

7. When we seek, O let us find Thee,
Quickly hear us when we pray!
Thy light in our hearts enshrined be,
Give us of Thy peace today.

8. Thy Word’s clearness, may it ever
Stand before the heart and eye;
Let us walk in truth forever
And in Thee find all our joy.

9. Let us Thine own help be feeling,
Peace and love and clemency;
By Thy Spirit’s pow’r revealing,
Heart and will now sanctify.

10. Grant us all thy pow’r, O Father,
That we love with all our heart;
Let our souls be bound together,
And faith’s victory impart.

11. Let Thy blessing thus be given
To this day, O Lord, by Thee;
May the peace and joy of heaven
Rest on us eternally!