CPWI Hymnal ‎#300

300. Christ is the world's true light

1 Christ is the world's true light,
its Captain of salvation,
the Daystar clear and bright
of every land and nation;
new life, new hope awakes,
for all who own his sway:
freedom her bondage breaks,
and night is turned to day.

2 In Christ all races meet,
their ancient feuds forgetting,
the whole round world complete,
from sunrise to its setting:
when Christ is throned as Lord,
all shall forsake their fear,
to plough-share beat the sword,
to pruning hook the spear.

3 One Lord, in one great name
unite us all who own thee;
cast out our pride and shame
that hinder to enthrone thee;
the world has waited long,
has travailed long in pain;
to heal its ancient wrong,
come, Prince of Peace, and reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is the world's true light
• Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  John 1:8-9
• Topic: General Hymns: Church/Fellowship/Mission

Tune Information

• Name: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Harmonizer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1809-1847
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Praxis Pietatis Melica, c1647; Harmonization: Lobgesang, 1840