The Hymnbook ‎#247

247. O God of Light, Thy Word, a Lamp Unfailing

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Text Information

• First Line: O God of Light, Thy Word, a lamp unfailing
• Title: O God of Light, Thy Word, a Lamp Unfailing
• Author: Sarah E. Taylor (1952)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  2 Peter 1:19
• Topic: Bible, The; Scriptures, The Holy
• Copyright: Words copyright, 1952, by The Hymn Society of America. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: CHARTERHOUSE
• Composer: David Evans (1927)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music from The Church Hymnary, Revised Edition. Used by permission of Oxford University Press.
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Ancient of Days," opposite page.