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.

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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!

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.

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