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Jan 1, 2001 · [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...
Lyrics: 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. Refrain: 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.
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. 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! The One who has loved us has brightened our way.
The chorus of “City of God” is where the true essence of the song lies. It proclaims, “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!” These lines speak of unity, transformation, and the power of God’s love to bring joy and healing.