The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1197

1197. The Lord is my Light; then why should I fear?

1 The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night his presence is near;
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in.

Chorus:
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night he leads me along;
The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song;
By day and by night he leads me along.

2 The Lord is my light; tho' clouds may arise,
Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign:
Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Chorus]

3 The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength,
I know in his might I'll conquer at length;
My weakness in mercy he covers with power,
And, walking by faith, he upholds me each hour. [Chorus]

4 The Lord is my light, my all and in all;
There is in his sight no darkness at all;
He is my Redeemer, my Saviour and King;
With saints and with angels his praises I sing. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Light; then why should I fear?
• Author: James Nicholson
• Refrain First Line: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:1
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: THE LORD IS MY LIGHT
• Composer: Dr. J. W. Bischoff
• Key: A♭ Major