Hail! morning known among the blest!

Morning of hope, and joy, and love,

Of heavenly peace and holy rest;

Pledge of the endless rest above.

2 Blessed be the Father of our Lord,

Who from the dead has brought his Son!

Hope to the lost was then restored,

And everlasting glory won.

3 Scarce morning twilight had begun

To chase the shades of night away,

When Christ arose—unsetting Sun—

The dawn of joy’s eternal day!

4 Mercy looked down with smiling eye

When our Immanuel left the dead;

Faith marked his bright ascent on high,

And Hope with gladness raised her head.

5 God’s goodness let us bear in mind,

Who to his saints this day has given,

For rest and serious joy designed,

To fit us for the bliss of heaven.