The New Make Christ King ‎#38

38. The Light of the World

1 Tell it o’er mountain, and tell it o’er plain,
Christ is the Light of the world!
Millions are waiting to catch the refrain—
Christ is the Light of the world!

Chorus:
The Light of the world, the Light of the world,
Christ is the Light, the Light of the world;
Lift high ev’ery voice, oh, sing and rejoice,
For Christ is the Light of the world.

2 Tell the poor sinner in darkness and woe,
Christ is the Light of the world!
Shout the glad tidings wherever you go—
Christ is the Light of the world! [Chorus]

3 Idols of gold, wood and silver give way,
Christ is the Light of the world!
Darkness is changed into beautiful day—
Christ is the Light of the world! [Chorus]

4 Then let us follow in patience and love—
Christ is the Light of the world!
That we may prove, in the mansions above,
Christ is the Light of the world! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell it o'er mountain, and tell it o'er plain
• Title: The Light of the World
• Author: Rev. J. Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: The Light of the world, the Light of the world
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1914

Tune Information

• Name: [Tell it o'er mountain, and tell it o'er plain]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel