[Verse 1]
Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep!
A new day is dawning for all those who weep
The people in darkness have seen a great light
The Lord of our longing has conquered the night

[Chorus]
Let us build the city of God
May our tears be turned into dancing!
For the Lord, our light and our love
Has turned the night into day!

[Verse 2]
We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of day
The One who has loved us has brightened our way

[Chorus]
Let us build the city of God
May our tears be turned into dancing!
For the Lord, our light and our love
Has turned the night into day!

[Verse 3]
God is light; in him there is no darkness
Let us walk in his light, his children, one and all
[Bridge]
O comfort My people; make gentle your words
Proclaim to My city the day of her birth

[Chorus]
Let us build the city of God
May our tears be turned into dancing!
For the Lord, our light and our love
Has turned the night into day!