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The beautiful Light

Representative Text

1 There's a light across the sea
That is beck'ning unto me;
And a voice now seems to say,
Come, dear sinner, come this way.

Refrain:
Jesus is the beautiful Light,
Shining ev'ry day and night;
Guiding pilgrims onward each day,
As He lights the homeward way.

2 Thro' the gloom of sin's dark night,
Comes the gleam of heaven's light;
While its rays now shine on me,
Lord, I come, I come to Thee. [Refrain]

3 'Tis a glowing light of love,
Sent from God in heav'n above;
May it guide me safely home,
O'er the raging billow's foam. [Refrain]

4 Lord, to Thee I trust my soul,
Keep my life in Thy control;
'Till I reach the golden strand,
In fair Canaan's happy land. [Refrain]


Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #171

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Author: Pryor B. Hayes

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First Line: There's a light across the sea
Title: The beautiful Light
Author: Pryor B. Hayes
Refrain First Line: Jesus is the beautiful light
Copyright: Public Domain
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From the Cross to the Crown No. 2 #d171

From the Cross to the Crown No. 2 #d171
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The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #171

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Zion Songs, Spiritual Hymns #d168

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