Now heaven's light shines o'er us as angels sing once more,
I hear a distant chorus, companions gone before:
"Let all your fears be waning, lift up your eyes forlorn;
Eternal love is reigning, your new life now is born."
My heart in deepest anguish heeds not their glad refrain,
Bereft of joy I languish 'mid prayers raised up in vain;
No faith consoles my sorrow, cruel hope I now despise,
Where is their blessed morrow when lowly spirits rise?
Hear yet the oldest story, believe my woeful heart
How dusk and morning's glory are mere short hours apart;
Your longing and salvation are championed from above,
The hand that rules creation will cradle you with love.
When grief would dare o'ertake you and friends no more abide,
Dear Love will not forsake you nor ever leave your side;
With mercy to uphold you thru every pain and tear,
Their memories enfold you, your lost ones still draw near.
O see the dawn is breaking as dark night flees away
My weary soul is waking to greet love's promised day;
With eagles high ascending, I soar on gentle wing,
Cold winter's sorrow ending, now blooms eternal spring.
