Benedictus

Oh dayspring from on high

Oh star that lights the sky

Visit us and visit now

As humbly in our hearts we bow.

AriseÝ in us and shine.

To them that in the darkness sit

Here in the shadow of deathís pit

A light has shownÝ to guide our feet

Into the way of peace.

That by your light is lit.

Child of heaven now we sing

Of your altar and your offering

Your sacrifice the perfect gift

And so to you our eyes we lift

You who know our suffering

Oh heavenís precious gift is given

Through tender mercy weíre forgiven

To dwell within his glorious light

Redeemed and reconciled, made right

Christ has accomplished our release

And so we know his perfectÝ peace

Oh amazing incomparable worth

Beyond all value on the earth

Oh rising sun of righteousness

We lift our voices to confess

Oh Jesus we celebrate your birth.

All of your glory now shines

On the darkness of night that blinds

In this glorious light

Weíre forgiven, made right

And your peace reigns over our minds.