A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#XX

XX. Light

1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come! and thy dear self revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new Heaven and Earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!

2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart:
Come, and manifest the favour
God has for our ransom'd race:
Come, thou dear exalted Saviour,
Come, and bring thy gospel-grace.

3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific Prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burden'd soul release;
By the influence of thy spirit,
Guide us into perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
• Title: Light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
• Topic: Son
• Source: Madan's Collection
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

(No tune information)