1. Joyous light of heavenly glory, loving glow of God's own face,
   you who sing creation's story, shine on every land and race.
   Now as evening falls around us, we shall raise our songs to you,
   God of daybreak, God of shadows, come and light our hearts anew.
2. In the stars that grace the darkness, in the blazing sun of dawn,
   in the light of your salvation we can hear your quiet song.
   Love that fills the night with wonder, love that warms the weary soul,
   Love that bursts all chains asunder, sets us free and makes us whole. 
3. You who made the heaven's splendor, every dancing star of night,
   let our voices sing Your praises, let us each reflect your light.
   Mighty Father of creation, Christ the Son who lights our way,
   Holy Spirit of salvation, lead us on to endless day.

(original text by Marty Haugen)