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Text: | God, Whose Almighty Word |
Author: | John Marriott, 1780-1825 |
Tune: | ITALIAN HYMN |
Composer: | Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796 |
1 God, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard,
And took their flight:
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the gospel-day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!
2 Savior, you came to give
Those who in darkness live
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inward blind:
Now to all humankind
Let there be light!
3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy dove,
Speed forth your flight!
Move on the water's face
Bearing the lamp of grace
And, in earth's darkest place,
Let there be light!
4 Gracious and holy Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, love, might:
Boundless as ocean's tide
Rolling in fullest pride
Through the world far and wide,
Let there be light!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | God, whose almighty word |
Title: | God, Whose Almighty Word |
Author: | John Marriott, 1780-1825 (alt.) |
Meter: | 66 4 666 4 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1996 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Healing; Light; New Creation(2 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ITALIAN HYMN |
Composer: | Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796 |
Meter: | 66 4 666 4 |
Key: | F Major or modal |