The Hymnbook ‎#153

153. The Race That Long in Darkness Pined

1 The race that long in darkness pined
Have 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 gathering 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 given;
Him shall the tribes of earth obey,
Him all the hosts of heaven.

4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
For evermore adored,
The Wonderful, the Counselor,
The great and mighty Lord.

5 His power increasing still shall spread,
His reign no end shall know;
Justice shall guard His throne above,
And peace abound below.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The race that long in darkness pined
• Title: The Race That Long in Darkness Pined
• Author: John Morison
• Meter: C .M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:6-7
• Topic: Christ: Advent; Christ: Adoration and Praise; Christ: King; Jesus Christ: His Advent
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: COVENANTERS
• Arranger: A. L. Jacob (1938)
• Meter: C .M.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Music used by permission of the arranger.
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Dunfermline," Hymn 95.