Behold...

Behold, the orb of burnished gold

Heralding a new day

Behold, the earth bathed in pure garb

Of sin-stains washed away

Behold, the chains of night are gone

And He makes all things new

Behold the trembling of the dawn

Gilding earth’s avenue

Behold the glory of the Lord

Rending dark ether veil

For He has promised in His word

His mercy will not fail

Behold, His day of joy a-waits

Behold His patient love

Gleams from the the port of heaven’s gates

To man from God above

Behold the testament of hope

Streaming from unbarred lea

Behold, His grace bathing earth's slope

In virgin purity

Behold, behold, the glorious Light
Behold, behold the One
He draws the dawn across the night
Behold, behold the Son

© Janet Martin