Glory to God ‎#192

192. Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining (Shine, Jesus, Shine)

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Text Information

• First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining
• Title: Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining (Shine, Jesus, Shine)
• Author: Graham Kendrick (1987)
• Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
  ;
  Isaiah 60:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 17:1-8
  ;
  Mark 9:2-8
  ;
  Luke 9:28-36
  ;
  John 1:3-5
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  John 9:5
  ;
  John 12:46
  ;
  Acts 2:3
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:1-6
  ;
  1 Peter 2:9-10
• Topic: Atonement; Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Jesus Christ: Life; Light
• Copyright: © 1987 Make Way Music (admin. Music Services)
• CCLI Number: 30426

Tune Information

• Name: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
• Composer: Graham Kendrick (1987)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: © 1987 Make Way Music (admin. Music Services)

Text Information:

While the reference to Jesus as the Light of the world (John 8:12, 9:5) can be understood generally, this hymn is perhaps best understood as a response to the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–8/Mark 9:2–8/Luke 9:28–36). This is the most popular of the author/composer’s many songs.