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