The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4133

4133. Upon A World Of Guilt And Night

1 Upon a world of guilt and night,
The Morning-star arose.
"Enough!" mine eyes have seen its light;
Now welcome death’s repose.

2 Prophetic joy those words inspired,
When, in the virgin’s Son,
Simeon beheld the long-desired,
And blessed God’s Holy One.

3 "Now lettest Thou Thy servant, Lord!
In peace his soul resign:
These eyes, according to Thy word,
See Judah’s Day-star shine:

4 "The Light of life, whose healing ray
Shall sin’s deep shades dispel;
To Gentile lands salvation’s day;
Thy glory, Israel!"

5 Faith still beholds her risen Lord,
Though hid from mortal sight.
Shine forth, O Savior! in Thy word,
And fill the world with light.

Text Information

• First Line: Upon a world of guilt and night
• Title: Upon A World Of Guilt And Night
• Author: Josiah Conder
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Congregational Hymn Book (London: Jackson & Walfrod, 1836)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HUNNYS
• Meter: CM
• Key: f minor
• Source: Seven Sobs of a Sorrowful Soul, 1585
• Copyright: Public Domain