The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#41

41. God of light and matchless splendor

1 God of light and matchless splendor,
Feeble though the praise we bring,
Let thy Spirit touch and tender
Every heart as now we sing.

2 Heaven above cannot contain thee;
At thy presence earth would flee;
And though every sin doth pain thee,
Still thy mercy spareth me!

3 Grateful praise my tongue shall offer,
'Neath thy smile or 'neath thy rod;
Take the humble gift I proffer,
Heart and mind, and strength, O God!

4 Living only to thy glory,
From all selfish motives free,
So shall I proclaim the story
Of the One who died for me.

Text Information

• First Line: God of light and matchless splendor
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Praise and Reverence of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #162, 92, or 277.