Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard,
And took their flight:
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the gospel-day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!
2 Savior, you came to give
Those who in darkness live
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inward blind:
Now to all humankind
Let there be light!
3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy dove,
Speed forth your flight!
Move on the water's face
Bearing the lamp of grace
And, in earth's darkest place,
Let there be light!
4 Gracious and holy Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, love, might:
Boundless as ocean's tide
Rolling in fullest pride
Through the world far and wide,
Let there be light! Topics: Healing; Light; New Creation; Petition; Trinity Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
God, Whose Almighty Word