1
Ere yet the dawn has filled the skies,
Behold my Saviour Christ arise.
He drives away our sins’ dark night,
And brings us joy and life and light.
Hallelujah!
2
O stronger Thou than death and hell,
Where is the foe Thou canst not quell?
What heavy stone Thou canst not roll
From off the prisoned, anguished soul?
Hallelujah!
3
If Jesus lives, can I be sad?
I know He loves me, and am glad;
Though all the world were dead to me,
Enough, O Christ, if I have Thee.
Hallelujah!
4
He feeds me, comforts, and defends;
And when I die His angel sends
To bear me whither He is gone,
For of His own He loses none.
Hallelujah!
5
No more to fear or grief I bow,
God and the angels love me now;
The joys prepared for me today
Drive fear and mourning far away.
Hallelujah!
6
Strong champion! For this comfort see
The whole world brings her thanks to Thee;
And once we too shall raise above
More sweet and loud the song we love.
Hallelujah!