Christ, the dawn of our salvation,
Rising light across creation,
Lord of earthbound years,
Be the light that lights our living,
Our receiving and our giving;
Light our laughter
And our tears.

Changeless noonday light of reason,
Proving truth in every season
Of our changing heart;
As our founders caught your shining,
Worked with sight and faith combining
Light our future
At the start.

Christ, the star of contemplation,
In our every inspiration
Shed your holy joy;
May our skills reflect your glory,
Lighting with the Gospel story
All the talents
We employ.

Christ is here! The sound of singing,
Advent bells their welcome ringing
Echo down the years;  /  Down two thousand years*
Dawn to dawning, choirs are raising
Songs of praise for Love amazing,
For each day that
Christ appears.

 (*for use at millennium celebrations)