The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#205

205. Canticle of Light and Darkness

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Text Information

• First Line: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light
• Title: Canticle of Light and Darkness
• Adapter: Alan Luff
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
  ;
  Isaiah 59:9-10
  ;
  Psalm 139:11-12
  ;
  Daniel 2:20
  ;
  1 John 1:5
• Topic: Canticles; Christ's Gracious Life: Promised Coming; Christian Year: Advent; Evening Prayer; Jesus Christ; Light; Morning Prayer
• Copyright: Adapt. and response © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House.
• Notes: Responsive refrain to reading.

Tune Information

• Name: [The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light]
• Composer: Carlton R. Young
• Key: f minor
• Copyright: Adapt. and response © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House.