THE GLOOMY NIGHT WILL SOON BE PAST

The gloomy night will soon be past,
The morning will appear;
The day of glorious light at last
Each waiting one will cheer.

Ah, yes, Lord Jesus, Thou whose heart
Still for Thy saints doth care,
We shall behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy full image bear.

Thy love sustains us on our way
While pilgrims here below;
Thou dost, O Saviour, day by day
Thy suited grace bestow.

But, oh, the more we learn of Thee,
And Thy rich mercy prove,
The more we long Thy face to see,
And fully know Thy love.

Then Shine, Thou bright and morning star,
Dispel the dreary gloom;
O take from sin and grief afar
Thy blood-bought people home.