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Author: John Morison Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 216 hymnals 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 ... 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 Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, alt.
Isaiah 9:2-8