158. God, 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-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light!

2 Saviour, who came to bring
on your 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 on your flight!
Move on the waters' face
bearing the lamp of grace
and, in earth's darkest place,
let there be light!

4 Gracious and holy Three,
all-glorious Trinity,
wisdom, love, might:
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride
through the world far and wide,
let there be light!

Text Information
First Line: God, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott 1780-1825
Meter: 664 6664
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Approaching God: The Eternal Trinity; The Church: Evangelism and Mission
Tune Information
Name: MOSCOW
Composer: Felice De Giardini 1716-96
Meter: 664 6664
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Arr.: Praise trust
Copyright: Arr. © Praise Trust



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