1 Day is breaking, night is ended,
And the Lord's day hast ascended
Over church and countryside;
As this day of grace increases,
Light from God the heart appeases;
Heaven’s portal open wide.

2 Oh what joy this day is bringing,
When the chiming bells are ringing,
Calling men to prayer and praise;
All the angel host rejoices,
And with gladsome, mellow voices
Praises God for light and grace.

3 Sin and death, with fear and sorrow,
And the burden of the morrow
Shall not fill my heart with care;
Unto all in tribulation
Doth the Lord, who wrought salvation,
On this day His peace declare.

4 Be it hushed in solemn stillness,
Must I weep in grief and illness
And confess my sin and shame,
It is blessed to be weeping,
When the yearning heart is reaping
Grace and peace in Jesus’ name.

5 Oh, Thou Fount of grace unbounded,
Who the wise men hast confounded,
Whom but faith can comprehend,
In Thy love my soul reposes,
Heaven’s portal never closes,
Till before Thy throne I stand.