Again the Lord of Life and Light

Verse 1 Again the Lord of life and light,
Awakes the kindling ray,
Dispels the darkness of the night,
And pours increasing day.

Verse 2 O what a night was that which wrapt
A guilty world in gloom!
O what a sun which rose this day
Triumphant from the tomb!

Verse 3 This day be grateful homage paid,
And loud hosannas sung;
Let gladness dwell in ev'ry heart,
And praise on ev'ry tongue.

Verse 4 Ten thousand thousand lips shall join
To hail this happy morn,
Which scatters blessings from its wings
On nations yet unborn.