City of God
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w&m: Dan Schutte, 1981
acc: Robert J. Batastini

[Verse 1]
Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep!
A new day is dawning for all those who weep.
The people in darkness have seen a great light.
The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.

[Refrain]
Let us build the city of God.
May our tears be turned into dancing!
For the Lord, our light and our love,
has turned the night into day!

[Verse 2]
We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of day.
The One who has loved us has brightened our way.
The Lord of all kindness has called us to be
a light for his people to set their hearts free.

[Refrain]

[Verse 3]
God is light; in him there is no darkness.
Let us walk in his light, his children, one and all.
O comfort my people; make gentle your words.
Proclaim to my city the day of her birth.

[Refrain]

[Verse 4]
O city of gladness, now lift up your voice.
Proclaim the good tidings that all may rejoice.

[Refrain]