The Hymnbook ‎#335

335. O Grant Us Light

1 O grant us light, that we may know
The wisdom Thou alone canst give;
That truth may guide where'er we go,
And virtue bless where'er we live.

2 O grant us light, that we may learn
How dead is life from Thee apart,
How sure is joy for all who turn
To Thee an undivided heart.

3 O grant us light, in grief and pain,
To lift our burdened hearts above,
And count the very cross a gain,
And bless our Father's hidden love.

4 O grant us light, when, soon or late,
All earthly scenes shall pass away,
In Thee to find the open gate
To deathless home and endless day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O grant us light, that we may know
• Title: O Grant Us Light
• Author: Lawrence Tuttiett (1864)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 43:3
  ;
  James 3:17
• Topic: God: Guide; God: Light; Pilgrimage of life; Life in Christ: Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life

Tune Information

• Name: ILLSLEY
• Composer: John Bishop (1665-1737)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music from The BBC Hymn Book, published by Oxford University Press.
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Quebec," Hymn 215.