The New English Hymnal ‎#57

57. The race that long in darkness pined

1 The race that long in darkness pined
Have seen a glorious light;
The people dwell in day, who dwelt
In death's surrounding night.

2 To hail thy rise, thou better Sun,
The gathering nations come,
Joyous as when the reapers bear
The harvest-treasures home.

3 To us a Child of hope is born,
To us a Son is given;
Him shall the tribes of earth obey,
Him all the hosts of heaven.

4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
For evermore adored;
The Wonderful, the Counsellor,
The great and mighty Lord.

5 His power increasing still shall spread;
His reign no end shall know:
Justice shall guard his throne above,
And peace abound below.

Text Information

• First Line: The race that long in darkness pined
• Author: John Morison, 1750-98
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-7
• Topic: The Christian Year: From Epiphany Till Lent

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615; Arr.: Ravenscroft's Psalter, 1621