Light of those whose dreary dwelling

Borders on the shades of death,

Come, and by Thy love’s revealing

Dissipate the clouds beneath:

The new heaven and earth’s Creator,

In our deepest darkness rise,

Scattering all the night of nature,

Pouring eyesight on our eyes.

Still we wait for Thine appearing;

Life and joy Thy beams impart,

Chasing all our fears, and cheering

Every poor benighted heart.

Come, and manifest the favour

God hath for our ransomed race;

Come, Thou universal Saviour,

Come, and bring the Gospel grace.

Save us in Thy great compassion,

O Thou mild, pacific Prince;

Give the knowledge of salvation,

Give the pardon of our sins:

By Thy all-restoring merit

Every burden’d soul release;

Every weary, wand’ring spirit

Guide into Thy perfect peace.