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Light Immortal, Shine

Representative Text

1 Light immortal, shine,
Let Thy beams divine
Pierce the gloomy shades of night;
Come, Thou Heavenly Dove,
On my spirit move,
Bid my darkness turn to light.

Refrain:
O Holy Ghost!
As at Pentecost,
Pour on me the sacred fire;
Come with power divine,
Change this heart of mine,
And with love and zeal inspire.

2 Sin hath held control,
Ruled my captive soul,
Closed and steeled my stubborn heart;
Source of Light Divine,
On my spirit shine,
Bid my unbelief depart. [Refrain]

3 Hear my earnest prayer,
Blessed Comforter,
Now Thine unction shed abroad;
Chase the gloom away,
Bring the perfect day,
Witness I am born of God. [Refrain]

Source: The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School: a new collection of songs for worship #92

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Author: William Stevenson

Late 19th Century Currently, our only data on Stevenson is that he was a minister. --http://www.hymntime.com/tch May be the same as William Fleming Stevenson. Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Light immortal, shine
Title: Light Immortal, Shine
Author: William Stevenson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O Holy Ghost
Copyright: Public Domain
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