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Text:God of Light
Author:F. E. Belden
Tune:RATHBUN
Composer:I. Conkey

442. God of Light

1 God of light and matchless splendor,
Feeble tho' the praise we bring,
Let thy Spirit touch and tender
Ev'ry heart as now we sing.

2 Heav'n above cannot contain thee;
At thy presence earth would flee;
And tho' ev'ry sin doth pain thee;
Still thy mercy spareth me!

3 Grateful praise my tongue shall offer,
'Neath thy smile or 'neath thy rod;
Take the humble gift I proffer,
Heart, and mind, and strength, O God!

Text Information
First Line: God of light and matchless splendor
Title: God of Light
Author: F. E. Belden
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Hymns for Worship: Opening Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: RATHBUN
Composer: I. Conkey
Meter: 8s & 7s.
Key: C Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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