Author: Charles Wesley; George D. Elderkin (refrain) Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #129 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: God the Son Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide; Jesus Christ-Light First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Oh, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus, the light of the world.
2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Languages: English Tune Title: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
Jesus, the Light of the World