Ipsissima Lux

Light of true Light! whose winsome ray
Earthward descends from bright
And never-ending heaven’s day
In grace, – true Light of Light!

That from the Father’s blazing throne
Pierced through our sinful night
With healing wings out o’er us thrown, –
Bright Sun of light and right!

Beat darkness down and go before,
Illuming all our way;
Let sins and doubts and devils cow’r
Before swift-dawning day;

Make dark deeds cease, and fears and strife;
Earth dark make heaven bright;
Bring light which is our truth and life
And peace, true Light of Light.

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