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274. Jesus, the Light of the World

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1 Hark the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the light of the world.
Glory to the newborn King,
Jesus, the light of the world.

Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light.
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Oh, shine all around us by day and by night.
Jesus, the light of the world.

2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Join the triumph of the skies.
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Christ, by highest heav'n adored.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace.
Jesus, the light of the world.
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark the herald angels sing
• Title: Jesus, the Light of the World
• Author: George D. Elderkin
• Author (verses): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:5
  ;
  Malachi 4:2
  ;
  John 12:46
  ;
  Galatians 4:4
  ;
  Philippians 2:8
• Topic: Christmas Season; Epiphany of the Lord; Joy; Light; Mercy, Forgiveness; Peace; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
• Composer: George D. Elderkin
• Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, b. 1953
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.