"Through the tender mercy of our God... the Dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:78,79).
How
great the tender mercy is
Of
Christ our Dayspring from on high
Who
shows the proof that we are His
With
marks of love that testify.
Behold
His hands, His feet, and side
And
wonder at the mystery
That
Christ our Lord was crucified
To
ransom us eternally.
His
light has shined upon our path
Where
once we waited for the grave
To
swallow us in endless wrath,
But
then our Dayspring came to save!
He
broke the bars that held us in
When
He had purchased our release.
He
washed away our stain of sin
And
led us in the way of peace.
O
Lord, we thank You for such love
With
mercies infinite and tender
By
which You left Your throne above
To
be our Dayspring and Defender.
Lord,
help us use the moments well
To
shine Your light where we are sent,
As
You deliver souls from hell
Who
hear the Gospel and repent.
O
Dayspring in our darkness here,
How
wondrous is redemption's story!
You
gave Your life to draw us near,
And
we delight to give You glory!
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