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Text:The Prince of Peace
Tune:MIDDLETON

488. The Prince of Peace

1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death!
Rise on us, thy love revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
Thou of heaven and earth Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise,--
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring day upon our eyes.

2 Still we wait for thine appearing;
Life and joy thy beams impart,
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart:
Come and manifest thy favor
To the ransomed, helpless race;
Come, thou glorious God and Saviour!
Come, and bring the gospel grace.

3 Save us, in thy great compassion,
O thou mild, pacific Prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins;
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burdened soul release;
Every weary, wandering spirit,
Guide into thy perfect peace.

Text Information
First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Title: The Prince of Peace
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Advent of Christ: To Kingdom; Assurance: Prayed for; Christ: Dayspring (4 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: MIDDLETON
Meter: 8s, 7s, D
Key: F Major or modal



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