Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies - Traditional

Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only Light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
Triumph o'er the shades of night;
Day-spring from on high, be near;
Day-star, in my heart appear.

Dark and cheerless is the morn
Unaccompanied by Thee;
Joyless is the day's return,
Till Thy mercy's beams I see;
Till they inward light impart,
Glad my eyes, and warm my heart.

Visit then this soul of mine,
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
Fill me, Radiancy divine,
Scatter all my unbelief;
More and more Thyself display,
Shining to the perfect day.

Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies lyrics were written by Charles Wesley and use the imagery of the sun to describe the Saviors impact on the soul. The song asks for the Sun of Righteousness to arise and dispel the darkness of sin and doubt. It highlights the desire for inward light and the joy of walking in the presence of the Lord throughout the day. By singing the Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies lyrics the faithful begin their morning with a focus on the eternal Light recognizing that without the presence of Christ the most beautiful day is but a shadow. It is a song of deep spiritual longing and radiant hope.