Classic Poem

O everlasting Light,
Giver of dawn and day,
Dispeller of the ancient night
In which creation lay!

O everlasting Light,
Shine graciously within!
Brightest of all on earth that's bright,
Come, shine away my sin!

O everlasting Rock,
Sole refuge in distress,
My fort when foes assail and mock,
My rest in weariness!

O everlasting Fount,
From which the waters burst,
The streams of the eternal mount,
That quench time's sorest thirst!

O everlasting Health,
From which all healing springs;
My bliss, my treasure, and my wealth,
To thee my spirit clings!

O everlasting Truth,
Truest of all that's true;
Sure guide of erring age and youth,
Lead me and teach me too!

O everlasting Strength,
Uphold me in the way;
Bring me, in spite of foes, at length.
To joy, and light, and day!

O everlasting Love,
Wellspring of grace and peace,
Pour down thy fulness from above,
Bid doubt and trouble cease!

O everlasting Rest,
Lift off life's load of care!
Relieve, revive this burdened breast,
And every sorrow bear.

Thou art in heaven our all,
Our all on earth art thou;
Upon thy glorious name we call,
Lord Jesus, bless us now!