The Hymnal ‎#402

402. 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's 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,
O now to all mankind
Let there be light.

3 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving, holy Dove,
Speed forth Thy flight;
Move o'er the waters' face
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth's darkest place,
Let there be light.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou whose almighty word
• Author: Rev. John Marriott (c. 1813, v. 4 line 1, alt.)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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