Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#129

129. Jesus, the Light of the World

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 shine bright.
Oh, 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
• Author (Stanzas): Charles Wesley (1739)
• Author (Refrain): George D. Elderkin (refrain) (1739)
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, the light of the world
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-16
• Topic: God the Son: Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide; Jesus Christ-Light

Tune Information

• Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
• Composer: George D. Elderkin
• Harmonizer: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton (2000)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000 by GIA Publications, Inc.