The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#927

927. Shall man, O God of light and life

1 Shall man, O God of light and life,
Forever molder in the grave?
Canst thou forget thy glorious work.
Thy promise, and thy power to save?

2 In those dark realms of night and gloom
Shall peace and hope no more arise?
No future morning light the tomb,
Nor day-star gild the darksome skies?

3 Cease, cease, ye vain, desponding fears!
When Christ, our Lord, from darkness sprang,
Death, the last foe, was captive led,
And heaven with praise and wonder rang.

4 Faith sees the bright eternal doors
Unfold to make his children way;
They shall be clothed with endless life,
And shine in everlasting day.

Text Information

• First Line: Shall man, O God of light and life
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: MALVERN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #914 or 930.