Lyrics
Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ the true, the only Light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
Triumph o'er the shades of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
Dark and cheerless is the morn
Unaccompanied by Thee;
Joyless is the day's return
Till Thy mercy's beams I see;
Till they inward light impart,
Glad my eyes and warm my heart.
Visit, then, this soul of mine;
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
Fill me, Radiancy Divine;
Scatter all my unbelief;
More and more Thyself display,
Shining to the perfect day.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Charles Wesley
Just as the morning sun banishes the shadows of night, Jesus shines His radiant light into the darkest corners of our souls. Without His presence, our days can feel hollow and joyless, no matter how bright the world around us appears. When we invite the Sun of Righteousness to awaken our hearts, His warmth transforms our routine into praise. Today, let His mercy illuminate your path and bring true joy to your morning.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Malachi 4:2: “But to you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will arise with healing in its wings. You will go out and leap like calves of the stall.”
- John 1:9: “The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.”
- Luke 1:78-79: “Because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the sunrise from on high will visit us, to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”