Voices United ‎#879

879. Isaiah 9:2-8

1 The race that long in darkness pined
have seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, 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 people all obey,
him 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 race that long in darkness pined
• Title: Isaiah 9:2-8
• Author: John Morison
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-8
• Topic: Life in Christ; liturgical: Scripture Songs; Harvest; Jesus Christ: Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ: name; Light; Nation; Advent 4: Year A; Christmas Eve: Year A; Epiphany: Year A; Epiphany 3: Year A; Christmas Eve: Year B; Epiphany 2: Year B; Advent 2: Year C; Advent 3: Year C; Christmas Eve: Year C; New Year: Year ABC
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DUNFERMLINE
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Key: F Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615