Reel Around the Sun

out of the dark we came 　　
out of the sea 　　
where the long wave broke on the shore 　　
as the day broke 　　
and the night rolled back 　　
there we stood on the land we would call home 　　
out of the dark we came 　　
out of the night 　　
the first of many mornings in this new place 　　
when the sun rolled back the mist 　　
we rose like a strong wave on land 　　
now we were the people of this place 　　
what burns through the rain and mist? 　　
what banishes dark? 　　
what makes the children straight and bright? 　　
what makes the mountain sharp? 　　
the sun is our Lord and Father 　　
bright face at the gate of day 　　
comfort of home cattle and crop 　　
lord of the morning 　　
lord of the day 　　
lifting our hearts we sing his praise 　　
dance in his healing rays