Sing a hymn of thanksgiving to God the Father of light,
who sent the true Light to dispel the darkness.

 
St. Sophronius, 7th century

The Lord then is our light, the sun of justice.

 
John the Serene of Naples, 6th century

Let us subject ourselves to God,
because from him is salvation.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

If he enlightens and saves me, whom shall I fear?
Though dark shadows of evil suggestions crowd about, 
the Lord is my light. 

 
John the Serene of Naples, 6th century

You, O Lord, will enlighten our darkness.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

The cross of Christ drove away darkness
and brought in the light.

 
St Andrew of Crete, 8th century

The one who is kindly, modest, merciful and just
will not keep his good works to himself,
but will see to it that these fountains send out streams
for the good of others.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

Christ, our gentle Savior, in your kindness
light our lamps so that they shine forever in your temple.
Lighten our darkness and dispel the shadows of the world.

 
St. Columbanus, 7th century