Moravian Book of Worship ‎#320

320. The People Who in Darkness Walked

1 The people who in darkness walked
have seen a glorious light;
and those who in the shadows live
have seen the new day's dawning:

2 To hail your rising, Sun of life,
the gath'ring nations come
with joy, as when the reapers bear
their harvest treasures home.

3 To us the promised Child is born,
to us the Son is giv'n;
and on his shoulder ever rests
all pow'r in earth and heav'n.

4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
the Everlasting Lord,
the Wonderful, the Counselor,
the God by all adored.

5 His righteous government and power
shall over all extend;
on judgment and on justice based,
his reign shall have no end.

6 Lord Jesus, reign in us, we pray,
and make us yours alone,
who with the Father ever are
and Holy Spirit, one.

Text Information

• First Line: The people who in darkness walked
• Title: The People Who in Darkness Walked
• Author: John Morison, 1749-1798 (alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:1-7
  ;
  Malachi 4:2
• Topic: Epiphany; Christian year--Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser (1828)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1839)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major