Glory to God ‎#314

314. Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness (Christ, Be Our Light)

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Text Information

• First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness
• Title: Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness (Christ, Be Our Light)
• Author: Bernadette Farrell (1993)
• Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts
• Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 56:7-9
  ;
  Matthew 5:14
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  John 9:5
  ;
  John 14:25-27
  ;
  John 21:15-17
  ;
  1 Corinthians 12:4-11
• Topic: The Church; Light; Ministry; Social Concerns
• Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell (Published by OCP)
• ONE LICENSE: 80229

Tune Information

• Name: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT
• Composer: Bernadette Farrell (1993)
• Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell (Published by OCP)

Text Information:

By blending biblical images and current vignettes in the present tense, this hymn connects Christ’s promise that he is the Light of the world (John 8:12, 9:5) and his charge to his followers to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). This is part of the church’s servant calling.