John 12:46: I am come a Light into the world, &c

The Light into the world is come,
And darts into our nature's gloom
The first Divine enlivening ray;
Happy who in the Light believes.
And with that glimmering ray receives
The promise of eternal day.
He shall not long in sin abide.
The Light will bring him forth and guide
His feet into the way of peace,
With still increasing lustre shine
And fill his soul with love L ivine,
With all the life of heavenly grace.