309. Thou, whose almighty word

1 Thou, 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 Thou, who didst come to bring
On thy redeeming wing
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inly blind,
O now to all mankind
Let there be light! A-men.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy Dove,
Speed forth thy flight;
Move on the waters' face
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth's darkest place
Let there be light!

4 Holy and blessèd 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!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Thou, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott, 1780 - 1825
Alterer: Thomas Raffles, 1788 - 1863
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Advent; The Life in Christ: Petition and Intercession; Church Life and Work: The Propagation of the Gospel
Tune Information
Name: MOSCOW (ITALIAN HYMN)
Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716 - 96
Meter: 6 6 4, 6 6 6 4.
Key: G Major



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