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Text: | Jesus, the Light of the World (We'll Walk in the Light) |
Adapter: | George D. Elderkin |
Alterer: | George Whitefield, 1714-1770 |
Alterer: | J. V. C. |
Author: | Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 |
Tune: | JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD |
Arranger: | George D. Elderkin |
Composer: | Unknown |
1 Hark! the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright,
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Join the triumph of the skies;
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Christ, the everlasting Lord!
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
4 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Hark! the herald angels sing |
Title: | Jesus, the Light of the World (We'll Walk in the Light) |
Author: | Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 |
Alterer: | George Whitefield, 1714-1770 |
Alterer: | J. V. C. |
Adapter: | George D. Elderkin |
Refrain First Line: | We'll walk in the light, beautiful light |
Meter: | 77.77 with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Jesus Christ: Advent and Nativity; Illumination; Walking with God |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD |
Composer: | Unknown |
Arranger: | George D. Elderkin |
Meter: | 77.77 with Refrain |
Key: | F Major or modal |