A Selection of Hymns ‎#CLXXXII

CLXXXII. Light

1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come! and thy dear self revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new heaven's and earth's creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!

2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and chearing
Every poor benighted heart:
Come and manifest the favor
Thou hast for the ransom'd race:
Come, thou dear exalted savior,
Come, and bring thy gospel-grace.

3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burden'd soul release;
By the influence of thy spirit,
Guide us into perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling
• Title: Light
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:2
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Light; Christ: Light
• Source: M. Madan's Collection

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