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Text:Jesus, the Light of the World
Author (refrain):George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
Author (stanzas):Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Arranger:George D. Elderkin

914. Jesus, the Light of the World

Text Information
First Line: Hark! The herald andgels sing
Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
Author (stanzas): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Author (refrain): George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful ligh
Meter: 7 7 7 7 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2020
Topic: Angels; Epiphany, Time After Epiphany; Light
Tune Information
Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Arranger: George D. Elderkin
Meter: 7 7 7 7 and refrain
Key: F Major
Source: Traditional



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