O Light of light! when other lights are fading,
Then in my soul with heavenly brightness shine;
“Let there be light!” the night and fear upbraiding,
Speak Thou the word and send the Light Divine.
II
O Joy of joy! when other joys are sighing,
Sing to my soul and bid its sadness flee;
And when the songs my bitter tears are drying,
Come with Thy gladness, and rejoice with me.