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I Am the Light

Author: Theodore Hyatt Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: My path is dark, Lord, very dark Refrain First Line: I am the light, yes, I am the light

[My path is dark, Lord, very dark]

Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 34555 43211 22335 Used With Text: I am the Light

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Author: Theo. Hyatt Hymnal: Joy to the World #24 (1879) First Line: My path is dark, Lord, very dark Refrain First Line: I am the light, I am the light Lyrics: 1 My path is dark, Lord, very dark, No ray of light illumes my way; A sweet voice whispers, Sad one, hark, Oh, hear the blest Redeemer say; Chorus: I am the light, I am the light Oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on thy sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright! 2 I'm burdened, Lord, and sore opprest, I faint beneath the heavy load; But Jesus says, In me find rest; For all along the weary road, Chorus: I am the light, I am the light Oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on thy sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright! 3 I'm vile, Lord, very, very vile, And sin assails with mighty power; A whisper comes, a heavenly smile, I'll cleanse thy heart this very hour. Chorus: I am the light, I am the light Oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, oh walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on thy sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright! 4 I come, dear Lord, with ev'ry cloud, My burdens all to thee I bring, And cast my sins, with praises loud, On him whose wondrous grace I sing. Chorus: Thou art the light, thou art the light, Forever, dear Jesus, I'll walk in this light, I'll walk in this light, Lo, visions of bliss now break on my sight, Break, now break, now break on my sight. It is glory, all glory, my pathway is bright, Ever, yes, ever is bright! Languages: English Tune Title: [My path is dark, Lord, very dark]

I Am the Light

Author: Theo. Hyatt Hymnal: The Helper in Sacred Song #35 (1889) First Line: My path is dark, Lord, very dark Lyrics: 1 My path is dark, Lord, very dark, No ray of light illumes my way; A sweet voice whispers, Sad one, hark, Oh, hear the blest Redeemer say: I am the light, I am the light, Oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright. 2 I’m burden’d, Lord, and sore oppress’d, I f faint beneath the heavy load; But Jesus says, In Me find rest; For all along the weary road, I am the light, I am the light, Oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright. 3 I’m vile, Lord, very, very vile, And sin assails with mighty power; A whisper comes, a heavenly smile, I’ll cleanse thy heart this very hour. I am the light, I am the light, Oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, oh, walk in the light, Then visions of bliss will break on thy sight, Break, break, break on sight; And the path I shall lead will ever be bright, Ever, yes, ever be bright. 4 I come, dear Lord, with ev’ry cloud,— My burdens all to thee I bring, And cast my sins, with praises loud, On him whose wondrous grace I sing. Thou art the light! thou art the light! Forever, dear Jesus, I’ll walk in this light: Lo, visions of bliss now break on my sight, It is glory, all glory, my pathway is bright, Ever, yes, ever is bright. Tune Title: [My path is dark, Lord, very dark]

I Am the Light

Author: Theo. Hyatt Hymnal: Rays of Sunshine #3 (1884) First Line: My path is dark, Lord, very dark Languages: English Tune Title: [My path is dark, Lord, very dark]

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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[My path is dark, Lord, very dark]" in The Helper in Sacred Song John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission