Morning Hymn from the Liturgy of the Hours
Melody: Aurelia 76.76.D
Music: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810 - 1876
Text: James Quinn, S.J.
I.
Now from the heav'ns descending,
is seen a glorious light
the Bride of Christ in splendor,
arrayed in purest white.
She is the holy City,
whose radiance is the grace.
of all the saints in glory,
from every time and place
II.
This is the hour of gladness
For Bridegroom and for Bride,
The Lamb's great feast is ready,
His Bride is at his side.
How blessed are those invited
To share his wedding feast:
The least become the greatest,
The greatest are the least.
III.
He who is throned in heaven
Takes up his dwelling-place
Among his chosen people,
Who see him face to face.
No sound is heard of weeping,
For pain and sorrow cease,
And sin shall reign no longer,
But love and joy and peace.
IV.
See how a new creation
Is brought at last to birth,
A new and glorious heaven
A new and glorious earth.
Death's power for ever broken,
Its empire swept away,
The promise dawn of glory
Begins its endless day.
9 сен 2024
