Author: Thomas Binney, 1798-1874 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #166 (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Fall The Human Condition Lyrics: 1 Eternal Light! Eternal Light!
How pure the soul must be,
when, placed within Your searching sight,
it shrinks not, but with calm delight
can face such majesty.
2 The spirits who surround Your throne
may bear that burning bliss;
but that is surely theirs alone,
since they have never, never known
a fallen world like this.
3 O how shall I, whose dwelling here
is dark, whose mind is dim,
before the face of God appear
and on my human spirit bear
The uncreated beam?
4 There is a way for us to rise
to that sublime abode:
an offering and a sacrifice,
a Holy Spirit’s energies,
an advocate with God.
5 Such grace prepares us for the sight
of holiness above;
those once in ignorance and night
can dwell in the eternal Light,
through the eternal Love. Languages: English Tune Title: NEWCASTLE
Eternal Light! Eternal Light!