521. Sun of Righteousness

1 Sun of righteousness, arise;
dawn upon our clouded skies;
shine within your church today
that the world may see and say,
"Have mercy, Lord."

2 Wake your sleeping church to live,
not afraid our all to give.
Let the mighty acts of God
spread through all the world abroad:
have mercy, Lord.

3 Heal division; love renew;
help us all to turn to you.
Mighty Shepherd, gather near
all your sheep oppressed by fear:
have mercy, Lord.

4 Open gates for souls to find
your true way with heart and mind.
Come with all your gentle might,
bringing light to darkest night:
have mercy, Lord.

5 Glory, praise, and royal might
to our God of endless light,
who is perfect, three in one,
and unites us in the Son:
have mercy, Lord.

Text Information
First Line: Sun of righteousness, arise
Title: Sun of Righteousness
Author (st. 1): Christian David, 1690-1751
Author (st. 2, 4): Christian G. Barth, 1799-1862
Author (st. 3, 5): Johann C. Nehring, 1671-1736
Translator: C. Daniel Crews (1977)
Translator: Roy Ledbetter (1977)
Alterer: C. Daniel Crews (1994)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Nature of the Church; Courage; Christ: Intercessor (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT
Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.
Key: D Major
Source: Bohemian Brethren, Kirchengesang (1566)
Copyright: Setting © 1969 by Concordia Publishing House



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