40 The last verse is the victory of faith over Nature: the world continues dark outside; but the dayspring from on high has visited the soul. In the next hymn, Faith and Nature stand side by side in the morning light.
| The cloud has almost cleared, That filled me with unrest; The northwind too has veered A little to the west: After the storm there comes to-day Fair weather on the heavenly way. | | Dark night tempestuous Will very soon be gone; Long ages of the cross Have been ordained for none: The dawnlight in the eastern sky Tells of a glorious morning nigh. | | The sun is on the hills Around my Father's house; And through these earthly ills The light eternal grows: My hope is sure: who can efface My name in God's own book of grace? | | Upon His word I rest, Come all things contrary; When in the night distressed My safe stronghold is He: Nearer with each return of sun The promise comes. It shall be done. | |