The Hymnal ‎#392

392. Thou, whose almighty word

1 God, 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 water's face,
Bearing the lamp 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,
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)
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: Missions; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: FIAT LUX
• Composer: Rev. John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Key: A Major