Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#515

515. The Lord Is My Light

1 The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night His presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in.

Refrain
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along;
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night He leads me along.

2 The Lord is my light; though clouds may arise,
Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign:
Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Refrain]

3 The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength;
I know in His might I’ll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy He covers with power,
And, walking by faith, He upholds me each hour. [Refrain]

4 The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in His sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Savior and King;
With saints and with angels His praises I sing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
• Title: The Lord Is My Light
• Author: James Nicholson (1828-1876)
• Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song
• Meter: 10.10.11.11.Ref.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Faith and Trust

Tune Information

• Name: [The Lord is my light; then why should I fear] (Bischoff)
• Composer: Dr. J. W. Bischoff (1849-1909)
• Meter: 10.10.11.11.Ref.
• Incipit: 53432 52321 11765
• Key: G Major or modal