Again the Lord of light and life

Awakes the kindling ray,

Unseals the eyelids of the morn,

And pours increasing day.

2 O what a night was that which wrapt

The heathen world in gloom!

O what a Sun which rose this day

Triumphant from the tomb!

3 This day be grateful homage paid

And loud hosannas sung;

Let gladness dwell in every heart,

And praise on every tongue.

4 Ten thousand different lips shall join

To hail this welcome morn,

Which scatters blessings from its wings

To nations yet unborn.