The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3800

3800. Light of Those Whose Dreary Dwelling

1. Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come, and by Thy love’s revealing
Dissipate the clouds beneath.

2. The new heaven and earth’s Creator,
In our deepest darkness rise,
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eyesight on our eyes.

3. Still we wait for Thine appearing;
Life and joy Thy beams impart,
Chasing all our fears, and cheering
Every poor benighted heart.

4. Come, and manifest the favor
God hath for our ransomed race;
Come, Thou universal Savior,
Come, and bring the Gospel grace.

5. Save us in Thy great compassion,
O Thou mild, pacific Prince;
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.

6. By Thine all-redeeming merit
Every burdened soul release;
Every weary, wandering spirit
Guide into Thy perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
• Title: Light of Those Whose Dreary Dwelling
• Author: Charles Wesley (1745)
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord (London: William Strahan, 1745), number 11
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BROCKLESBY, Charlotte A. Barnard, 1868

Tune Information

• Name: HALTON HOLGATE
• Composer: William Boyce (ca. 1765)
• Meter: 87.87
• Incipit: 31523 44365 71433
• Key: D Major
• Source: A Collection of Melodies, circa 1765
• Copyright: Public Domain