City of God

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

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!

We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of day

The One who has loved us has brightened our way

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

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!