For the dawning of the light

FOR THE GIFT OF THIS NEW DAY

1 For the dawning of the light,

   Alleluia!

For this fast-receding night,

   Alleluia!

For the watch the angels keep,

for refreshing quiet sleep,

   Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 For the rising sun’s first ray,

   Alleluia!

For the gift of this new day,

   Alleluia!

For the freshness of the air,

for new promise everywhere,

   Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verses 3-4 follow

7 7.7 7 and Alleluias Suggested tune: Chislehurst

Words: Copyright, ©, 2014, Norman J Goreham

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