Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#292

292. Light of those whose dreary dwelling

1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come, and by Thy love's revealing
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new heaven and earth's Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise,
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eyesight on 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 the favour
God hath for our ransomed race;
Come, thou universal 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 Thy all-restoring merit
Every burdened soul release;
Every weary, wandering spirit
Guide into Thy perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Gentiles: Light of; Advent (See Second Coming): Of Christ; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Gospel: Light of; Jesus (See also Christ): Light of the World; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Light: Of the Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: BETHANY
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major or modal