Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#309

309. Thou, whose almighty word

1 Thou, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard,
And took their flight;
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the gospel-day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!

2 Thou, who didst come to bring
On thy redeeming wing
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inly blind,
O now to all mankind
Let there be light! A-men.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy Dove,
Speed forth thy flight;
Move on the waters' face
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth's darkest place
Let there be light!

4 Holy and blessèd Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might;
Boundless as ocean's tide,
Rolling in fullest pride,
Through the world, far and wide,
Let there be light!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, whose almighty word
• Author: John Marriott, 1780 - 1825
• Alterer: Thomas Raffles, 1788 - 1863
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent; The Life in Christ: Petition and Intercession; Church Life and Work: The Propagation of the Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: MOSCOW (ITALIAN HYMN)
• Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716 - 96
• Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
• Key: G Major