The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3951

3951. The Lord Is My Light

1. The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night His presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessèd persuasion the Spirit brings in.

Refrain
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;

2. The Lord is my light; though clouds may arise;
Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign:
Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Refrain]

3. The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength;
I know in His might I’ll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy He covers with power,
And, walking by faith, He upholds me each hour. [Refrain]

4. The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in His sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Savior and King;
With saints and with angels His praises I sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
• Title: The Lord Is My Light
• Author: James L. Nicholson, 1828-1876
• Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?]
• Composer: John W. Bischoff, 1850-1909
• Incipit: 53432 52321 11765
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain