Hast brought us our desirèd rest.
Hallelujah!
Since the Creator said—“Light be!”
How many a heart hath watch'd for Thee!
Of Fathers, Prophets, Saints the throng
With ardent hope have waited long.
Hallelujah!
Than others more, the Shepherd King
Belov'd by Thee, and wont to sing
Thy praise on sounding harp, inspir'd