Hymns of Promise ‎#159

159. Jesus, the Light of the World

1 Hark! the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the light of the world.

Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
O, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus the light of the world.

2 Joyful, all you nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
• Author (vss.): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Author (refrain): George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
• Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
• Composer: George D. Elderkin, 1845-1928
• Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Currenton, 1953-
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc.