1. A spark, a glimmer,
A glow through the trees,
The sweet smell of morning,
The cool of the breeze,
Rushing down through the mountain,
Bidding day to begin
Giving symbol and sign
To light rising within.
2. For there newness waits
With a freedom so clear;
Now rise and embrace it,
There’s nothing to fear;
For our Father has given
To each chosen one
The truth-bearing Light of His Son.
Break forth and shine,
Light of this new day;
We have waited long for Thee
Through the night we pray;
Arise and shine,
Light of this new day;
Teach us of God’s plan
And guide us in His way!
3. To youth and to aged
God’s promise is sure;
By light and by Spirit
He makes all men pure,
To stand in His presence
And live in His sight,
We promise to walk in His light!
Break forth and shine,
Light of this new day;
We have waited long for Thee
Through the night we pray;
Arise and shine,
Light of this new day;
Teach us of God’s plan
And guide us in His way!
Let there be light, to clear the path,
Light! to set a spark,
Light! a ray of hope,
Light! dispel the dark,
Light! to clear our minds,
Light! to cleanse our souls,
Light! to nourish seeds,
Light to make us whole!
Break forth and shine,
Light of this new day;
We have waited long for Thee
Through the night we pray;
Arise and shine,
Light of this new day;
Teach us of God’s plan
And guide us in His way!
