
Author: John Morrison, 1750-1798 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #656b (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.
2 To hail thy rise, thou better sun,
the gath'ring nations come,
joyous as when the reapers bear
the harvest treasures home.
3 To us a child of hope is born,
to us a Son is giv'n;
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heav'n.
4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored,
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.
5 His pow'r increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know;
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below. Topics: Epiphany; Year A Epiphany 3 Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
The race that long in darkness pined