Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#290a

290a. The race that long in darkness pined

1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.

2 To us a Child of hope is born:
to us a Son is given:
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heaven.

3 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored:
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.

4 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know:
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below.

Text Information

• First Line: The race that long in darkness pined
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-7
  ;
  Isaiah 9:1-7
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Jesus: Names and images for
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1673-1707)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major