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1. O’er the silent waters, through the depths of night,

came the loving mandate, “Now let there be light.”

Through the rosy pathway of the morning bright,

with a gentle coming floats the tender light.

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2. Father, for the dawning, grateful thanks we raise;

for Thy countless blessings, songs of joyous praise.

Let a light far brighter than the sunbeam’s ray

gild our lives with glory till the perfect day.

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