Christian Worship (1993) ‎#471

471. Renew Me, O Eternal Light

1 Renew me, O eternal Light,
And let my heart and soul be bright,
Illumined with the light of grace
That issues from your holy face.

2 Destroy in me the lust of sin;
From all impureness make me clean.
Oh, grant me pow'r and strength, my God,
To strive against my flesh and blood.

3 Create in me a new heart, Lord,
That gladly I obey your Word.
Oh, let your will be my desire
And with new life my soul inspire.

4 Grant that I only you may love
And seek those things which are above
Till I behold you face to face,
O Light eternal, through your grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Renew me, O eternal Light
• Title: Renew Me, O Eternal Light
• Author: Johann F. Ruopp, 1672-1708 (abr.)
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Commitment

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: As hymnodus sacer, Leipzig, 1625, alt.
• Notes: Alternate settings: 404, 547