Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#656b

656b. The race that long in darkness pined

1 The race that long in darkness pined
has seen a glorious light;
the people dwell in day, who dwelt
in death’s surrounding night.

2 To hail thy rise, thou better sun,
the gath'ring nations come,
joyous as when the reapers bear
the harvest treasures home.

3 To us a child of hope is born,
to us a Son is giv'n;
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
him all the hosts of heav'n.

4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
for evermore adored,
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the great and mighty Lord.

5 His pow'r increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know;
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below.

Text Information

• First Line: The race that long in darkness pined
• Title: The race that long in darkness pined
• Author: John Morrison, 1750-1798
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2-7
• Topic: Epiphany; Year A: Epiphany 3

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Psalms", Edinburgh (1615)
• Notes: A lower setting will be found at No. 384