Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; George Whitefield, 1714-1770; J. V. C.; George D. Elderkin Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #112 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Walking with God First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright,
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Join the triumph of the skies;
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Christ, the everlasting Lord!
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: John 1:4-9 Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Jesus, the Light of the World (We'll Walk in the Light)