O Lord of light, who made the stars,
O Dawn by whom we see the way;
O Christ Re-deem-er of all men,
Make haste to list-en as we pray.

In lowliness you came to earth
to rescue men from Satan's snares;
O wondrous love that healed our wounds,
By taking on our mortal cares

To pay the debt we owed for sin,
Your painful Cross was named the price,
From Mary's virgin shrine you came,
A spotless host for sacrifice.

But now you reign the King of Kings,
Adored in highest majesty;
Your very name commands respect
From pole to pole and sea to sea.

Great Judge of mankind's final day
Have pity on your children's plight;
Rise up to shield us with your grace;
Deliver us from Satan's might.

To God, the Father and the Son,
For ages of eternal days;
Together with the Spirit be,
All glory, honour, might and praise.