Verse 1

SUMMER suns are glowing Over land and sea; Happy light is flowing, Bountiful and free. Everything rejoices In the mellow rays; All earth’s thousand voices Swell the psalm of praise.

Verse 2

God’s free mercy streameth Over all the world, And His banner gleameth, Everywhere unfurled. Broad and deep and glorious, As the heaven above, Shines in might victorious His eternal love.

Verse 3

Lord, upon our blindness Thy pure radiance pour; For Thy loving-kindness Make us love Thee more. And when clouds are drifting Dark across our sky, Then, the veil uplifting, Father, be Thou nigh.

Verse 4

We will never doubt Thee, Though thou veil thy light: Life is dark without Thee, Death with Thee is bright. Light of Light, shine o’er us On our pilgrim way; Go Thou still before us To the endless day.

Background: Summer Suns Are Glowing Over Land And