Author: T. Dudley-Smith, b. 1926; Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Light of the minds that know Him,
May Christ be light to mine;
My Sun in risen splendor,
My Light of truth divine;
My Guide in doubt and darkness,
My true and living Way,
My clear Light ever shining,
My Dawn of heaven's day.
2 Life of the souls that love Him,
May Christ be ours indeed;
The living Bread from heaven
On whom our spirits feed;
Who died for love of sinners
To bear our guilty load,
And make of life's brief journey
A new Emmaus road.
3 Strength of the wills that serve Him,
May Christ be strength to me,
Who stilled the storm and tempest,
Who calmed the tossing sea;
His Spirit's pow'r to move me,
His will to master mine,
His cross to carry daily
And conquer in His sign.
4 May it be ours to know Him
that we may truly love,
And, loving, fully serve Him
As serve the saints above;
Till in that home of glory
With fadeless splendor bright,
We serve in perfect freedom
Our Strength, our Life, our Light.
Topics: Discipleship: Following Christ; Trinity 5 Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16 Used With Tune: MOVILLE
Light of the Minds That Know Him