Community of Christ Sings ‎#593

593. God, the Source of Light and Beauty

1 God, the source of light and beauty,
grant response in sense and sight;
stir our minds to follow duty;
rouse our souls from earth-born night;
give us through our clouded vision
clearer knowledge of thy will
till thine undefeated purpose
through our lives thou shalt fulfill.

2 Great Musician of the thunder,
Builder of the mountain range,
Painter of the sunset's splendor,
Planner of the season's change,
help us fill our lives with beauty;
still the roar of guns and strife;
build thy kingdom of the future
here within our daily life.

3 Author of creation's being,
thou hast shared our pain and loss;
through Christ's gallant life of service
shines the radiance of the cross.
God, the source of light and beauty,
faith assures thy reign above.
Here on earth we need thy presence;
teach us how to walk in love.

Text Information

• First Line: God, the source of light and beauty
• Title: God, the Source of Light and Beauty
• Author: S. Ralph Harlow, 1885-1972
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:15-20
  ;
  1 John 1:1-3
• Topic: Beauty; Calling and Vocation; Cross; Discernment; Easter; God: Creator; Vision; Zion-Reign of God

Tune Information

• Name: IN BABILONE
• Arranger: Julius Röntgen, 1855-1932
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Dutch melody