The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#402

402. Let There Be Light

1 Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts,
Let there be wisdom on the earth;
Let broad humanity have birth,
Let there be deeds, instead of boasts.

2 Within our passioned hearts instill
The calm that endeth strain and strife;
Make us Thy ministers of life;
Purge us from lusts that curse and kill.

3 Give us the peace of vision clear
To see our brothers' good our own,
To joy and suffer not alone
The love that casteth out all fear.

4 Let woe and waste of warfare cease,
That useful labor yet may build
Its homes with love and laughter filled;
God, give Thy wayward children peace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts
• Title: Let There Be Light
• Author: William M. Vories (1908)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 43:3
  ;
  Psalm 46:9
  ;
  John 8:12
• Copyright: Used by permission. Words: The American Peace Society.

Tune Information

• Name: PENTECOST
• Composer: William Boyd (1864)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Used by permission. Music: Novello and Co., Ltd.