
Author: John Morison Hymnal: Voices United #879 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: The race that long in darkness pined Lyrics: 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. Topics: 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 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-8 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNFERMLINE
Isaiah 9:2-8