CPWI Hymnal ‎#773

773. Brightly did the light divine

1 Brightly did the light divine
from his words and actions shine,
whom the twelve, with love unblamed,
'Son of Consolation,' named.

2 Full of peace and lively joy
sped he on his high employ,
by his mild exhorting word
adding many to the Lord.

3 Blessèd Spirit, who didst call
Barnabas and holy Paul,
and didst them with gifts endue,
mighty words and wisdom true,

4 Grant us, Lord of life, to be
by their pattern full of thee;
that beside them we may stand
in that day on Christ’s right hand.

Text Information

• First Line: Brightly did the light divine
• Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: St. Barnabas
• Notes: A lower setting of VIENNA is found at 659

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: Johann Heinrich Knecht, 1752-1817
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major