To chase the shades of night away,
When Christ arose—unsetting Sun—
The dawn of joy’s eternal day!
4 Mercy looked down with smiling eye
When our Immanuel left the dead;
Faith marked his bright ascent on high,
And Hope with gladness raised her head.
5 God’s goodness let us bear in mind,
Who to his saints this day has given,
For rest and serious joy designed,