As the Sun with Longer Journey

From ELW Hymnal #329 for the Lenten Hymn of the Day project.

Text by John Patrick Earls, b. 1935
Tune by Carl F. Schalk, b. 1929

As the sun of longer journey melts the winter's snow and ice,
with its slowly growing radiance warms the seed beneath the earth,
may the sun of Christ's uprising gently bring our hearts to life.

Through the days of waiting, watching, in the desert of our sin,
searching on the far horizon for a sign of cloud or wind,
we await the healing waters of our Savior's victory.

Praise be given to the maker of the seasons' yearly round:
Father, Son, and holy spirit - Source, Sustainer, Lord of life,
as the ever turning ages roll to their eternal rest.