Church Book ‎#125

125. Light of those whose dreary dwelling

1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come, and by Thy Love's revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath.

2 Thou, new heaven and earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise;
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eyesight on our eyes.

3 Still we wait for Thine appearing;
Life and joy Thy beams impart,
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor, benighted heart.

4 Come, and manifest the favor
God hath for our ransomed race;
Come, Thou mighty Prince and Saviour,
Come, and bring the Gospel grace.

5 By Thine all-restoring merit,
Every burdened soul release:
Every weary, wandering spirit
Guide into Thy perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
• Author: C. Wesley (1745, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Advent; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Epiphany, Fifth Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #30 or #61

Tune Information

• Name: TONBRIDGE
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Rev. C. J. Taylor