Together in Song ‎#274

274. The people that in darkness walked

1 The people that in darkness walked
have seen a glorious light;
the light has shined on them who dwelt
in death's surrounding night.

2 To hail you, Sun of righteousness,
the gathering nations come:
rejoicing as when reapers bear
their 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,
and 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 people that in darkness walked
• Author: John Morison, 1750-98
• Meter: 86.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-7
  ;
  Matthew 4:10-17
• Topic: Consummation in Christ; Epiphany; Hope; Jesus Christ: Reign; Justice; Kingdom of God; Name/s of Jesus; Prophetic Witness; Saints Days and Holy Days: Evangelists
• Source: VV. 1-2 revised by compilers

Tune Information

• Name: CREDITON
• Composer: Thomas Clark, 1775-1859
• Harmonizer: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
• Meter: 86.86
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Harmony by permission of Oxford University Press
• Notes: A higher setting may be found at 269