Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#202

202. Thou, Whose Almighty Word

1 Thou, whose almighty Word
Chaos and darkness heard
And took their flight:
Hear us, we humbly pray,
And where the Gospel day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!

2 Thou who didst come to bring,
On Thy redeeming wing,
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick in mind,
Sight to the inly blind:
Oh now, to all mankind
Let there be light!

3 Spirit of truth and love,
Lifegiving, holy Dove,
Speed forth Thy flight;
Move on the waters' face,
Spreading the beams of grace,
And in earth's darkest place
Let there be light!

4 Holy and blessed Three,
Glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might!
Boundless as ocean's tide,
Rolling in fullest pride,
Thro' the earth, far and wide,
Let there be light!

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, whose almighty Word
• Title: Thou, Whose Almighty Word
• Author: J. Marriott, 1780-1825 (alt.)
• Meter: 664 6664
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIAN HYMN
• Composer: F. de Giardini, 1716-96
• Meter: 664 6664
• Key: F Major